Staff/Principal Software Engineer, Full Text Search
Pinecone
About this role
The Staff/Principal Software Engineer, Full Text Search at Pinecone will lead the development and evolution of core full-text search and indexing capabilities, integrating these features with vector search at scale. This role involves researching advanced search infrastructure technologies, collaborating with product teams to align on customer needs, and leveraging extensive experience with large-scale distributed systems to innovate Pinecone’s search and retrieval processes. Candidates should have significant hands-on experience with technologies such as Elasticsearch, along with proficiency in languages like Java or Rust.
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About Pinecone
pinecone.ioPinecone is a cutting-edge vector database designed to enhance AI-driven applications through advanced search capabilities. It allows developers to efficiently search through billions of data points and find similar objects in milliseconds, making it a powerful tool for building knowledgeable AI systems. Known for its simplicity and scalability, Pinecone provides a robust API that enables businesses to integrate intelligent search functionalities seamlessly into their platforms.
Recent company news
CTechAI database startup Pinecone weighs sale amid rising competition
Aug 31, 2025
VentureBeatExclusive: Pinecone founder Edo Liberty moves from CEO to Chief Scientist, names Googler Ash Ashutosh as leader
Sep 8, 2025
The InformationTop-Funded AI Database Startup Pinecone Considers a Sale
Aug 28, 2025
PR NewswirePinecone Founder Edo Liberty to Spearhead Pinecone's Growing AI Ambitions; Appoints Ash Ashutosh as CEO to Expand Vector Database Market Leadership
Sep 8, 2025
HPCwirePinecone to Speed Up Generative AI for Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI Service Customers
Jan 12, 2026
About Pinecone
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$210k – $300k
per year
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