About Elastic
Real-time data search and analytics for everyone
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Union Square, San Francisco, CA
- Over 17,000 customers including eBay, Netflix, and Uber
- $162 million raised in Series C funding
- Developers of the Elastic Stack: Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, Logstash
Elastic, headquartered in Union Square, San Francisco, CA, is a leading provider of real-time data search and analytics software. The company develops the Elastic Stack, which includes popular open-source tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, Beats, and Logstash, and serves over 17,000 organizations, in...
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Software Engineering • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Elastic is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for their Search team to enhance search functionality within Elasticsearch. You'll work with technologies like Elasticsearch and contribute to improving search experiences. This position requires significant experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on search technologies and distributed systems. Your expertise includes enhancing search functionalities and working with complex data structures, ensuring that you can contribute effectively to the Elasticsearch team. You are comfortable collaborating with globally-distributed teams and have a knack for writing scalable and efficient code.
Your background includes a deep understanding of search algorithms and the ability to implement new features that improve user experience. You are familiar with Lucene and have experience in debugging and resolving issues related to search relevance. You thrive in environments that encourage individual contributions and consensus-driven decision-making.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Elasticsearch - Search team, you will focus on enhancing vector and keyword search functionalities. Your role involves designing and implementing new search features, improving existing functionalities, and resolving bugs to ensure a robust search experience. You will collaborate with other engineers across different time zones, utilizing tools like GitHub and Slack to communicate effectively.
You will also participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and mentoring junior engineers. Your contributions will directly impact the search capabilities of the Elastic Search AI Platform, which is used by a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies. You will be expected to stay updated with the latest advancements in search technologies and apply them to your work.
What we offer
Elastic promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation, allowing you to work with some of the best engineers in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a product that is at the forefront of search technology and AI. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all voices are heard in the decision-making process. You will also benefit from flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively.
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