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Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Ireland

Posted 20 days ago

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Is this posting real?

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

The Senior Software Engineer will join the Elasticsearch - Search Relevance team, focusing on enhancing the search experience by designing and implementing new features and resolving bugs. This role involves collaborating with a globally distributed team, working on vector search capabilities, and contributing to the technical direction of search functionalities. The engineer will also engage with community members on issues and pull requests, while writing modern Java code.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
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

  • Experience implementing novel techniques in vector similarity on a search platform or in academic research in vector similarity information retrieval.
  • Professional experience with search or vector databases, using algorithms like HNSW or IVF at scale.
  • Solid skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs.
  • Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from start to finish, including technical design and collaboration with other engineers.
  • Experience with several data storage technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
  • Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development and optimize code while owning final outcomes.

Nice to have

  • Experience building with Elasticsearch.
  • Familiarity with open source projects and different source control workflows.
  • Experience designing and leading cross-functional initiatives.

What you get

  • Competitive pay based on the work you do, not previous salary.
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
  • Generous vacation days each year.
  • Financial donation matching up to $2000.
  • Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects.

Worth weighing

  • No variable compensation component mentioned, only base salary.
  • Role involves significant collaboration over the internet, which may be challenging for some candidates.
  • The typical starting salary range is provided, but final compensation is based on various factors.
  • The company emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, which may appeal to candidates seeking a supportive work environment.

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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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