Principal Software Developer - Security - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

The role involves working as a Principal Software Developer within the Elasticsearch Security team at Elastic. The position focuses on the architecture and design of critical security features to ensure high-performance security at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning core security initiatives from architecture to production, emphasizing the delivery of new critical features.
• Leading the technical design, planning, and execution for major security components inside the Elasticsearch core engine.
• Developing foundational security models for intricate features.
• Optimizing security performance in distributed systems environments.
• Applying cryptographic solutions for customer use cases.
• Ensuring robust data isolation within shared infrastructure.
• Monitoring advancements in security best practices.
• Collaborating with peers to embed security into new customer features.
• Driving proactive vulnerability management efforts.
• Leveraging AI-driven tools to automate security workflows.
• Mentoring and coaching other engineers.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management.
• Experience designing scalable authorization systems and RBAC/ABAC models.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems security protocols.
• Familiarity with edge identity protocols such as OAuth 2.0 and SAML.
• Proven ability to optimize code and accelerate development using AI.
• Strong collaborative and autonomous working skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work performed.
• Health coverage for employees and their families.
• Flexible work locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days.
• Matching for financial donations and service contributions.
• Up to 40 hours of volunteer time annually.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Location

Canada (Remote)

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the appropriate channel.

Deadline

No deadline specified.