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Senior Software Engineer - Search Algorithms - Elasticsearch

Elastic · United States

Posted 20 days ago

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This role has been open
20 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

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Elasticsearch - Search Relevance team, you will lead initiatives to enhance the search engine's capabilities, focusing on speed and relevance. Your role involves designing and implementing new search features, improving existing functionalities, and resolving bugs while collaborating with a globally distributed team. You will also engage with the community on issues and pull requests, contributing to the overall development of Elasticsearch.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • Professional experience with search or vector databases, using algorithms like HNSW and IVF at scale
  • Solid skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs
  • Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from design to implementation
  • Experience collaborating on code and providing feedback
  • Familiarity with several data storage technologies such as Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra
  • Proven track record of using AI to enhance development and optimize code

Nice to have

  • Experience building with Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with open source projects and source control workflows
  • Experience with data storage technology
  • Experience designing and leading cross-functional initiatives

What you get

  • Participation in Elastic's stock program
  • Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%
  • Health coverage for employees and their families
  • Flexible locations and schedules
  • Generous vacation days
  • Financial matching for donations and service projects

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Java and Elasticsearch
  • The role requires a high level of autonomy and self-direction, which may not suit everyone
  • The position involves asynchronous collaboration, which can be challenging for some

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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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