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Senior Software Engineer - Search Algorithms - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Portugal

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 role at Elastic focuses on enhancing the Elasticsearch search engine, particularly in search relevance and vector search capabilities. Responsibilities include designing and implementing new search features, resolving bugs, and collaborating with a globally distributed team. The position requires writing modern Java code and contributing to open-source projects while driving initiatives from conception to completion.

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

  • Professional experience with search or vector databases
  • Solid skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage projects from start to finish
  • Experience with collaborative development and giving/receiving feedback
  • Familiarity with several data storage technologies like 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 designing and leading cross-functional initiatives

What you get

  • Competitive pay based on work performance
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous vacation days
  • Financial donation matching up to $2000
  • Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects

Worth weighing

  • No variable compensation component mentioned
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on experience and other factors
  • Role requires high autonomy and self-direction in a distributed setting

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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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