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Principal Software Developer - Search Algorithms - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Canada

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 Principal Software Developer for the Elasticsearch - Search team will focus on enhancing vector similarity search functionality within Elasticsearch. This role involves leading initiatives to develop new search features, fixing bugs, and collaborating with a globally distributed team of engineers. The developer will also engage with the community on issues and pull requests while writing modern Java code.

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 vector similarity and vector databases, using algorithms like HNSW or IVF on search platforms at scale
  • Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs
  • 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 optimize code
  • Experience with various data storage technologies like Elasticsearch, Solr, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra

Nice to have

  • Experience building with Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with open source projects and source control workflows
  • Experience designing and leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience with asynchronous collaboration over the internet

What you get

  • Participation in Elastic's stock program
  • Company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%
  • Health coverage for employees and their families
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous vacation days
  • Matching for financial donations and service up to $2000

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond Java and Elasticsearch
  • The role is remote, which may require strong self-management skills

Summarised from Elastic's posting. Read the full original.

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

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