Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have expert-level knowledge of Python — you've developed and maintained complex Python-based tools and understand best practices in performance benchmarking. Your experience includes working with Elasticsearch, where you've contributed to performance improvements and optimizations. You are familiar with automated processes and tooling, particularly in cloud environments, and have a strong understanding of benchmarking methodologies. You thrive in collaborative environments, sharing your expertise with team members and contributing to the overall success of projects. You are detail-oriented and analytical, capable of interpreting benchmarking results and providing actionable insights. You are committed to continuous learning and improvement, always seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge in performance engineering.

What you'll do

In this role, you will participate in the design and building of tooling for provisioning and executing Elasticsearch performance benchmarking jobs at scale. You will maintain the open-source Python-based benchmarking tool, Rally, ensuring it meets the needs of the team and the broader community. You will define best practices and guidelines for performance benchmarking, collaborating with development teams and solution architects to address various use cases and workloads. Your responsibilities will include developing reporting mechanisms for benchmarking results and interpreting these results to drive improvements. You will also engage with cross-functional teams to ensure that performance considerations are integrated into the development lifecycle. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of Elasticsearch deployments, helping organizations leverage their data more effectively.

What we offer

At Elastic, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will work in an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Join us in our mission to empower organizations to harness the power of search and AI, making a meaningful impact on how businesses operate.