Principal Software Engineer - Search - Lucene

Veeva Systems, a pioneer in industry cloud for life sciences, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Search and Lucene. As a mission-driven organization that recently became a public benefit corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on software that speeds up the innovation and delivery of critical treatments and medicines globally. As a seasoned technical problem-solver, you'll focus on building scalable software that can evolve with new features and capabilities. This independent position allows you to drive the direction of the build, advise product leadership, and mentor junior software engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and augmenting the storage engine to build transactional capabilities
• Solving complex problems related to consistency, transactions, isolation, and performance at scale
• Owning features from design to production implementation
• Collaborating with product managers and QA teams to deliver high-quality products
• Mentoring and guiding engineers at all levels

Requirements include 12+ years of software development experience, in-depth knowledge of Solr or Elasticsearch, deep understanding of Lucene, experience with high-performance distributed systems, and expertise in Java and related technologies.

Veeva offers a 'Work Anywhere' policy, allowing flexibility to work from home or in the office. The company provides competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, retirement programs, and a 1% charitable giving program.

Join Veeva in transforming the life sciences industry and make a positive impact on customers, employees, and communities worldwide. The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $300,000, with potential for additional compensation such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.