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Senior Software Developer - Query Engine, Database Internals - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Canada

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

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 Developer role focuses on enhancing Elasticsearch's analytical capabilities through the design and implementation of new features and bug fixes within a globally distributed team. The position involves working with data structures and algorithms, collaborating with UI teams, and contributing to community issues and pull requests. The developer will primarily work with Java to build data-intensive features and optimize existing functionalities.

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

  • Strong skills in core Java
  • Experience with software systems engineering
  • Strong desire to optimize data structures and algorithms
  • Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from start to finish
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development and optimize code

Nice to have

  • Experience with Elasticsearch or similar data storage technologies
  • Familiarity with search and information retrieval
  • Experience designing and leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Familiarity with open source projects and source control workflows

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
  • Generous vacation days
  • Matching for financial donations and service

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Java and Elasticsearch
  • Role is fully remote, which may require strong self-management skills
  • Collaboration primarily over the internet, which may be challenging for some

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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