Principal Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in software development, particularly in building scalable systems — your expertise in Java and Python allows you to tackle complex technical challenges effectively. You understand the intricacies of engineering productivity and have a proven track record of driving impactful projects that involve multiple stakeholders.

Your strong communication skills enable you to represent the Engineering Productivity team across the organization — you gather feedback and advocate for projects, ensuring alignment with company goals. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy influencing outcomes through effective stakeholder management.

You are familiar with modern software development practices, including Continuous Delivery and Continuous Quality models — your experience with tools like Docker and Kubernetes enhances your ability to streamline workflows and improve software supply chains.

Desirable

Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus, as it aligns with the core technologies used at Elastic. Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and security practices will further strengthen your candidacy.

What you'll do

In this role, you will solve technical problems of the largest scope and complexity — you will drive large projects that significantly impact multiple teams within Elastic. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with various stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring that the Engineering Productivity initiatives align with the broader company vision.

You will represent the Engineering Productivity team to the rest of the company, advocating for your projects and vision at different levels — your ability to communicate effectively will be crucial in influencing outcomes and fostering collaboration.

You will continuously evolve the platform and workflows, pushing boundaries toward modern software development practices — your contributions will help ensure that Elastic teams can develop, build, test, and release their software at scale.

What we offer

Elastic provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects. The company values collaboration and offers a supportive culture that fosters professional growth.

You will be part of a team that is dedicated to enhancing engineering productivity, allowing you to make a significant impact on the organization — your work will directly influence how Elastic teams operate and deliver value to customers.

Elastic also offers competitive compensation and benefits, ensuring that you are rewarded for your contributions — you will have access to resources that support your professional development and career advancement.