AlertMedia is looking for an experienced Database Engineer with deep expertise in Elasticsearch at scale, relational databases (Postgres/MySQL), and modern search architectures. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, operating, and evolving the data stores and search infrastructure that power AlertMedia’s real-time risk intelligence platform.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in database engineering, search engineering, or backend data platform roles
- Expert level hands-on experience with Elasticsearch at scale (cluster design, tuning, scaling, and operations)
- Experience designing and implementing vector search, semantic retrieval, hybrid search, and ranking strategies such as RRF
- Strong understanding of search relevance concepts (BM25, analyzers, scoring, boosting, rescoring)
- Solid experience with relational databases such as Postgres or MySQL, including schema design and query optimization
- Experience with high-throughput ingest systems and indexing pipelines
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms (required)
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple pipelines and priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment
- English proficiency (written and oral) is required
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Company Bonus
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Parental Leave Program
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo)
- Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
- Monthly Work-from-Home Stipend
- All Necessary Equipment Provided: Laptop, monitor and accessories
- Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate wins big and small
- Language Immersion Program with employees spread out across the globe (English, Spanish, etc...depending on your interest)
- Continuous Learning & Growth: From mentorship and tech talks to personalized 1:1 career development sessions, we’re deeply committed to investing in your professional journey
- Award Winning Culture: We’re passionate about the meaningful work we do—and even more grateful for the incredible people we get to do it with!
