Careers
Help us build the next generation of search
Join our distributed, remote-first team and build search trusted by thousands of developers worldwide.
Our mission
We are redefining search for developers and end users. Rust-powered, lightning-fast, and built to feel obvious from the first query.
From powering discovery across 300,000+ AI models at Hugging Face to transforming retail for brands like Louis Vuitton, Meilisearch is trusted by thousands of teams worldwide. Since 2018, we have grown into a fully distributed, remote-first team.
What we value
How we work, together.
Commitment
We care about the project beyond our job scopes. We disagree, debate, and commit.
Openness
We share knowledge, find solutions together, and value diverse views and backgrounds.
Quality and simplicity
Quality over rapidity. Pragmatic, never perfectionist. Done well today wins.
Leadership
A small, distributed team.
Quentin
Co-founder & CEO
Kero
Co-founder & CTO
Thomas
Co-founder & COO
Clémentine
Head of Engineering
Bruno
Engineering Manager
Many
Software Engineer
Benefits
How we take care of our team.
4-day work week
Monday to Thursday. Fridays are yours.
Remote-first
80% of the team works fully remote. The rest comes to our office in Paris. Coworking is reimbursed.
6 weeks paid time off
Plus public holidays in your country. Rest is non-negotiable.
3 months parental leave
Fully paid, for new and adopting parents.
Top-tier equipment
Macbook, headphones, screens, desk. Anything you need to do your best work.
Health and wellbeing
Local health insurance, sport stipend, and confidential mental health support.
Team offsites
We gather several times a year for offsites, company events, and remote activities.
Stock options
Long-term employees share in the success they help create.
Transparent career framework
Skills, next steps, and salary bands are all open. We grow with you.
Backed by
Some of the world's best investors
Felicis
CRV
LocalGlobe
Seedcamp
Mango Capital
Kima Ventures