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Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Portugal

Posted 20 days ago

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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

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Elasticsearch - Search Relevance team, you will lead initiatives to enhance the search engine's capabilities, focusing on vector search features and improving search relevance. Your role involves designing and implementing new algorithms, collaborating with a distributed team, and contributing to the open-source community. You will be expected to write modern Java code and work autonomously on complex projects while engaging with community members on various issues.

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

  • Experience implementing novel techniques in vector similarity on a search platform
  • 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 guide projects from start to finish
  • Experience with collaborative development and feedback processes
  • Familiarity with several 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

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond Java and Elasticsearch
  • Role involves significant autonomy, which may not suit everyone
  • Collaborative work is primarily remote, which can be challenging for some

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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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