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Senior Software Engineer - Vector Search - Elasticsearch

Elastic · Spain

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 will join the Elasticsearch - Search Relevance team, focusing on enhancing the search experience and contributing to the development of new search features. Responsibilities include implementing algorithms, fixing bugs, and collaborating with a globally distributed team. The role requires writing modern Java code and engaging with community members on search-related issues.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
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 collaborating on code and APIs, especially in a distributed environment
  • Familiarity 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

What you get

  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Matching for financial donations and service up to $2000
  • Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects
  • Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Java and Elasticsearch
  • Role involves significant autonomy, which may not suit everyone
  • Collaboration is primarily asynchronous, which can be challenging for some
  • Compensation is based on a range with no variable component, which may limit earning potential

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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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