Principal Software Engineer - Performance Tuning - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables organizations to find answers in real time using all their data. The company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch Performance team, focusing on performance engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead core performance engineering initiatives from architecture to production, focusing on high-impact optimizations.
• Develop foundational performance models and methodologies for complex, distributed systems.
• Drive optimization strategies to ensure Elasticsearch remains performant, predictable, and scalable.
• Profile and analyze system behavior to identify bottlenecks.
• Ensure robust performance benchmarks and regression detection.
• Collaborate with teams to embed performance-first thinking into new features.
• Drive automation efforts for profiling, hypothesis testing, and benchmarking.
• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering technical excellence.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management.
• Proven experience in profiling and optimizing distributed systems.
• Solid comprehension of distributed systems architecture.
• Proven track record of using AI for performance optimization.
• Able to collaborate across teams and projects based on business priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive decisions in a distributed team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on performance.
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules.
• Generous vacation days.
• Financial donation matching up to $2000.
• Up to 40 hours for volunteer projects each year.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Location

Romania (Remote)

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the company’s application page.

Deadline

No deadline stated.