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Elasticsearch - Principal Software Engineer II - Search Internals, Lucene

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4 months ago
London, United Kingdom
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Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the evolution of core search and indexing capabilities.
  • Research advances in search infrastructure and retrieval algorithms.
  • Collaborate with product teams to shape the long-term technical vision.
  • Drive an innovative roadmap for Elasticsearch’s indexing and query execution.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to expert engineers.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading technical projects in search infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience with search technologies like Elasticsearch or Lucene.
  • Strong skills in core Java and familiarity with advanced data structures.
  • Ability to work autonomously and guide projects from concept to completion.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on performance.
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
  • Flexible work locations and schedules.
  • Generous vacation days each year.
  • Financial matching for donations and service projects.
  • Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects.
  • Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Tech Stack

ElasticsearchJava

Categories

AI & MLBackendData Engineering