ElasticHiring

Senior Java Engineer, Distributed Systems (Serverless Search)

  • Remote, Switzerland
  • Senior
  • Posted 7 days ago
Apply with Keywordise AI

or apply from Claude / ChatGPT / Muse

In one line

Senior backend role on a distributed systems team, working on the serverless version of a search engine. Remote, with a focus on cluster coordination and indexing at scale.

About the role

Remote work with a distributed team that communicates asynchronously and directly. The job centres on making a search cluster handle more shards, nodes and petabytes while staying correct and available.

At a glance

Pay
Not stated in the posting
Remote scope
Remote, Switzerland
Seniority
Senior
Skills
Java, Distributed systems, Consensus algorithms, Algorithms, Lucene, Netty, JDK
Posted
22 Oct 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026

What you will do

  • Build and run core parts of the next-generation serverless search offering.
  • Improve components that keep indexing consistent across many machines at once.
  • Maintain cluster coordination so performance holds as nodes join, leave and data moves.
  • Investigate performance and concurrency problems and propose fixes.
  • Own operational investigations through to a resolved stability or performance issue.

What they look for

  • Deep background in distributed systems and consensus algorithms.
  • Strong core Java, including data structures, concurrency and newer language features.
  • Solid grasp of algorithms and experience with complex distributed systems rather than off-the-shelf services.
  • Ability to build and debug features that run across many machines.
  • Track record of owning projects end to end, from design to working with others on components.
  • Comfort using AI tools to speed up development and debugging while owning the final result.

Nice to have

  • Experience with data stores.
  • Search, analytics or Lucene knowledge.
  • Strong knowledge of the JDK.
  • Event-driven network frameworks such as Netty.

How Keywordise applies for you

  1. 1Upload your CVAdd your CV once. It takes about a minute.
  2. 2Tailored to this jobKeywordise writes a CV and a cover letter for this job from your real experience.
  3. 3The form fills itselfName, email, experience and screening questions, field by field.
  4. 4Application sentYou get a receipt and follow it in your dashboard.

Apply with Keywordise AI7-day free trial, no card.

Apply from your AI assistant

Connect Keywordise to your assistant once, then send it the prompt. It applies for you.

ClaudeConnectorChatGPTConnectorMuseby Meta

Claude

  1. In Claude, open Settings, then Connectors, and choose Add custom connector.
  2. Name it Keywordise and paste the connector URL.
  3. Click Connect, log in to Keywordise and approve. Then send the prompt in a new chat.
Connector URL
https://keywordise.com/mcp

Disconnect any time in your Keywordise settings.

ChatGPT

  1. In ChatGPT, open Settings, then Connectors. On plans that need it, turn on developer mode first.
  2. Add a new connector with the connector URL and choose OAuth. Leave the client ID and secret empty.
  3. Log in to Keywordise and approve. Then send the prompt in a new chat.
Connector URL
https://keywordise.com/mcp

Disconnect any time in your Keywordise settings.

Muse

  1. Open Muse (muse.ai or the app) and send it the message below.
  2. If Muse asks how to sign in, answer OAuth. Open the sign-in link it sends, log in to Keywordise and approve.
  3. Send the prompt. Muse asks before it sends anything.
Message for Muse
Add a custom connector called Keywordise. It is a remote MCP server at https://keywordise.com/mcp and uses OAuth. Give me the sign-in link.

Muse is available in the US only for now.

Prompt
Apply to Keywordise job aw43ayw234
How to connect

Questions about this job

Is this a remote job, and where can I work from?

Yes, it is listed as remote, aimed at candidates in Switzerland.

What does this job pay?

No pay range is stated in the posting.

What experience is needed?

It is a senior role. The posting asks for: deep background in distributed systems and consensus algorithms; strong core Java, including data structures, concurrency and newer language features; solid grasp of algorithms and experience with complex distributed systems rather than off-the-shelf services. Skills it names include Java, Distributed systems, Consensus algorithms, Algorithms.

How do I apply with Keywordise AI?

Press the Apply with Keywordise AI button and add your CV. Keywordise tailors your CV and cover letter to this posting and sends the application for you, with a free 7-day trial and no card.

More remote engineering jobs

All remote engineering jobs
ElasticRemote, Switzerland
Apply with Keywordise AI