Staff/Principal Software Engineer, Full Text Search

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff/Principal Software Engineer, Full Text Search in the United States.

This senior engineering role offers the opportunity to design and build the next generation of full-text search capabilities integrated with vector search at scale. You will lead the evolution of indexing, retrieval, and relevance layers, ensuring high performance and reliability for large-scale AI applications. The role involves cross-team collaboration, technical leadership, and hands-on development in a distributed environment. You will research cutting-edge search algorithms and data structures, influence the long-term technical roadmap, and provide guidance to other engineers. This position is ideal for someone passionate about search internals, high-performance computing, and building scalable systems that power AI-driven applications. The environment is fast-paced, innovative, and centered on delivering impact at scale.

Accountabilities:

• Define, lead, and contribute to the evolution of core full-text search and indexing capabilities.
• Research and implement advances in search infrastructure, retrieval algorithms, and data structures.
• Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and shape technical vision.
• Provide guidance on large-scale indexing, query execution, and relevance optimization.
• Build and operate distributed systems for high performance and reliability.
• Mentor and support other engineers in search infrastructure best practices.
• Ensure scalability, observability, and maintainability of search systems.

Requirements

• Significant hands-on experience with full-text search technologies such as Elasticsearch, Lucene, or Solr.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with Java, Rust, Go, or C++.
• 7+ years of experience developing, monitoring, and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• BS in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and ability to innovate in search and distributed systems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working across teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $210K – $300K, with equity participation.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health resources.
• 401(k) plan and company-matched contributions.
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave.
• Work-from-home flexibility and equipment stipend.
• Annual company retreat and opportunities for professional growth.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!