Senior Java Engineer for AI Inference API
Summary
Build and maintain Elasticsearch's Inference API — the plugin framework, REST API layer, and integrations with AI and external service providers — collaborating with the Kibana and inference teams. The core stack is Java, with emphasis on API design, concurrency, and cross-team work in a distributed environment.
Elastic looks for a Senior Java Developer to join the Elasticsearch team and shape the Inference API integration. You will build and maintain the plugin framework, REST API, and provider integrations across AI and external services, collaborating with Kibana and inference teams.
Required are 5+ years of production Java experience, API design expertise, and strong concurrency skills. The role emphasizes autonomous work and cross-team collaboration in a distributed environment.