Search Relevance Principal Engineer at Elastic

PowerToFly

📍 , , canada, , , canada, Canada

Full-time Other-General Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

Explore a rewarding career as a Principal Software Engineer at Elastic, enhancing the search experience in Elasticsearch. Focus on innovative search features and engage with a global engineering team.
This position offers a chance to make a real difference in how search relevance is experienced by users worldwide. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead efforts to create and refine search functionalities while collaborating with a diverse team. Your work will focus on both algorithm development and feature implementation to ensure the highest performance of Elasticsearch.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design of advanced search functionalities
• Enhance existing algorithms for better relevance
• Collaborate with team members across different time zones
• Create modern Java solutions for complex issues
• Guide community engagement on search improvements
Requirements:
• Experience with search and vector databases
• Proficient in core Java and data structure l...