Principal Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in distributed systems, and a strong understanding of how to optimize performance and resilience in large-scale applications. Your background includes working with Elasticsearch, where you've contributed to enhancing its capabilities in handling concurrent indexing and data replication across multiple nodes. You are adept at troubleshooting complex issues and enjoy collaborating with support engineers to resolve challenging problems.

You possess a deep understanding of cloud-based solutions and how they integrate with search technologies. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned on project goals and timelines. You thrive in environments that challenge your problem-solving abilities and encourage innovative thinking.

Desirable

Experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly in relation to Elasticsearch, is a plus. Familiarity with performance tuning and optimization techniques for distributed systems will set you apart. You are also encouraged to bring any experience you have with large-scale data management and indexing strategies to the table.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for improving the components of Elasticsearch that support concurrent and consistent indexing across multiple machines. You will maintain the cluster coordination system to ensure high performance, even as nodes dynamically join and leave the cluster. Your work will involve pushing the limits on the number of shards, nodes, and petabytes that Elasticsearch can handle, ensuring that the system remains robust and efficient.

You will investigate various performance and concurrency issues, proposing and implementing solutions that enhance the overall functionality of Elasticsearch. Collaborating closely with other engineers, you will contribute to the development of features that leverage the full potential of the Elasticsearch platform, enabling users to manage their data effectively.

Your role will also involve supporting our support engineers with complex problems, providing insights and guidance to help them resolve customer issues efficiently. You will be a key player in ensuring that Elasticsearch continues to meet the high standards expected by our users, particularly those in enterprise environments.

What we offer

At Elastic, we value innovation and encourage our engineers to explore new ideas and technologies. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team that is passionate about building cutting-edge solutions for search and AI. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join us in our mission to empower organizations to harness the power of their data through advanced search capabilities. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can contribute to our success. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.