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Senior Software Engineer - Query Engine, Database Internals - Elasticsearch

Elastic · United States

Posted 14 days ago

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This role has been open
14 days
Elastic's roles stay open a median of 32 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Elastic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Elastic
low
0 stale, 5 reposted of 372 open
Hiring momentum
495 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Elastic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Elastic.

About this role

The Senior Software Engineer will join the Elasticsearch - Analytical Engine team, focusing on building new analytics capabilities and enhancing existing features within Elasticsearch. Responsibilities include designing and implementing features, resolving bugs, and collaborating with a globally distributed team to improve the search and query analytics capabilities. The role involves writing modern Java code and working closely with other teams to ensure a good user experience.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Elastic as an employer.

What you need

  • Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs
  • Experience with software systems engineering
  • Desire to optimize data structures and algorithms
  • Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from beginning to end
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development and debug complex systems

Nice to have

  • Experience building with Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with search and information retrieval
  • Experience with data storage technology or building data analytics capabilities
  • Experience designing and leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Familiarity with open source projects and source control workflows

What you get

  • Competitive pay based on work, not previous salary
  • Health coverage for employees and families
  • Flexible locations and schedules
  • Generous vacation days
  • Matching for financial donations and service
  • Up to 40 hours for volunteer projects

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work policies or expectations
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
  • Collaboration primarily over the internet, which may be challenging for some
  • Role involves working closely with community members on issues and pull requests

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Listed by Elastic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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