
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...
🎁 Benefits
Elastic offers fully paid health coverage for employees and their families, flexible work schedules, and a generous vacation policy. Employees enjoy a...
🌟 Culture
Elastic fosters a distributed workforce, emphasizing flexibility and work-life balance. The company values open-source development and encourages empl...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Elastic is seeking a Distinguished Software Developer I to lead the architecture and vision for their Search products. You'll work with Elasticsearch and AI technologies to enable powerful search experiences. This role requires significant technical leadership experience.
Job Description
Who you are
As a recognized leader in the search space, you have extensive experience in software development and a deep understanding of search technologies. You are skilled in shaping architecture and vision for complex systems, ensuring that products are user-friendly and flexible. Your background includes working with both structured and unstructured data, and you have a strong grasp of AI applications in search. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at connecting core technologies to real-world business needs.
You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams and mentoring junior developers. Your technical expertise allows you to guide the development of foundational infrastructure and user-facing features. You are passionate about building market-leading applications and addressing critical business needs through innovative solutions. You understand the importance of securing and protecting private information and are committed to delivering high-quality, cloud-based solutions.
Desirable
Experience with GPU-based inference services and a strong understanding of AI-driven search applications would be advantageous. Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and a background in working with Fortune 500 companies can set you apart. You are comfortable navigating complex technical challenges and are eager to contribute to the evolution of search technologies.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be the technical leader for Elastic's Search team, responsible for shaping the architecture and vision of the Search products. You will connect core technologies, such as Elasticsearch, to real-world business needs, enabling customers to build powerful applications. Your leadership will ensure that using Elasticsearch is straightforward and flexible, allowing for extensive configuration of search and relevance.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop foundational infrastructure and user-facing features that enhance the search experience. Your role will involve guiding the team in best practices for software development, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. You will also be responsible for mentoring team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
As a distinguished engineer, you will engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements. You will lead architectural discussions and make critical decisions that impact the direction of the Search products. Your contributions will help Elastic maintain its position as a leader in the search AI space, driving innovation and delivering value to customers.
What we offer
Elastic provides a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of search technology. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of engineers. We value diversity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our mission to empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data through advanced search solutions.
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