Principal Software Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 01, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
To enhance the capabilities of the Elasticsearch platform, the full-time salaried Principal Software Engineer will focus on developing and optimizing the query engine and database internals while working remotely.
Key responsibilities
- Designing and implementing features for the query engine to improve performance and scalability
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate database internals with the overall system architecture
- Analyzing and troubleshooting complex issues related to query execution and data retrieval
Required qualifications
- Proven experience in software engineering with a focus on database systems and query optimization
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java or C++
- Experience with distributed systems and cloud-based architectures
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance tuning
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch or similar search technologies is a plus
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