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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
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About this role
The Senior Software Engineer will join the Elasticsearch - Search Relevance team, focusing on enhancing the search experience and contributing to the technical direction of search capabilities. Responsibilities include designing and implementing new search features, resolving bugs, and collaborating with a globally distributed team. The role requires expertise in vector similarity and modern Java programming, as well as the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
- 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 with a large user base
- Professional experience with search or vector databases, using relevant algorithms and libraries at scale
- Solid skills in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs
- Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from beginning to end
- Experience collaborating on code and APIs, especially in distributed environments
- 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
- Participation in Elastic's stock program
- Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings
- Health coverage for employees and their families
- Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous vacation days each year
- Financial matching for donations and service projects
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work policies or expectations
- Salary range provided, but may vary based on multiple factors
- Role involves significant collaboration over the internet, which may 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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