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Senior Software Engineer, Vector Index Research

Zilliz · Redwood City

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
86 days
Zilliz's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zilliz's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zilliz
high
13 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
Hiring momentum
15 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-30

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zilliz's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Zilliz.

About this role

The Senior Software Engineer in Vector Index Research at Zilliz will be responsible for developing core vector retrieval capabilities for their AI data platform. This role involves researching and evaluating new algorithms, building prototypes, and transforming innovative ideas into production-ready systems focused on similarity search and performance optimization. The candidate will work at the intersection of research and engineering, requiring both technical expertise and a passion for advancing AI infrastructure.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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 Zilliz as an employer.

What you need

  • Strong engineering fundamentals
  • Performance optimization skills
  • Experience in building production-grade systems
  • Ability to read research papers and evaluate algorithms

What you get

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible family members.
  • Unlimited PTO: Flexible paid time off to rest, recharge, and take care of personal needs.
  • Competitive Compensation and Equity: Competitive cash compensation and long-term incentive opportunities, including stock options.
  • 401(k) with Company Match: Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

Worth weighing

  • Role involves a mix of research and engineering, which may not suit all candidates.
  • Focus on performance optimization and advanced algorithms may require a steep learning curve for those less experienced in these areas.

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Listed by Zilliz on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-30. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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