Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, particularly in building distributed systems that require high performance and reliability. Your background includes a deep understanding of Java, and you have a proven track record of working with Elasticsearch or similar technologies. You are skilled in addressing performance and concurrency issues, and you thrive in environments where you can push the limits of what systems can handle.

You possess strong problem-solving abilities and enjoy tackling complex challenges. Your experience includes maintaining cluster coordination systems and ensuring that data is indexed, allocated, and replicated efficiently across nodes. You are comfortable collaborating with support engineers to resolve intricate issues and are always looking for ways to improve system performance.

You are a proactive communicator who can articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You understand the importance of maintaining safety and liveness properties in distributed systems and are committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

Desirable

Experience with cloud-based solutions and familiarity with AI technologies would be advantageous. You may also have experience in scaling systems to handle large volumes of data and users, which will be beneficial in this role.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing the components of Elasticsearch that support concurrent and consistent indexing across multiple machines. You will work on maintaining the cluster coordination system, ensuring that performance remains high even as nodes come and go from the cluster. Your efforts will focus on improving the system's ability to handle a growing number of shards, nodes, and petabytes of data.

You will investigate various issues related to performance and concurrency, proposing and implementing solutions that enhance the overall efficiency of the Elasticsearch platform. Your work will directly impact how Elasticsearch serves its users, particularly in terms of speed and reliability.

You will collaborate closely with other engineers on the team, sharing insights and strategies to tackle complex problems. Your role will also involve supporting our support engineers with challenging issues, ensuring that our customers receive the best possible assistance.

What we offer

At Elastic, you will be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of search and AI technology. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact on the performance and scalability of our products.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to empower organizations to harness the full potential of their data through innovative search solutions.