Senior Software Engineer - Security - Elasticsearch @Elastic

Overview

The role of Senior Software Engineer involves joining the Elasticsearch Security team at Elastic, where the focus is on contributing to the architecture and design of key security features within the Elasticsearch platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to core security initiatives from architecture to production, focusing on delivering critical features in Elasticsearch.
• Develop foundational security models for features.
• Optimize security performance in distributed systems environments.
• Apply cryptographic solutions for customer use cases.
• Ensure robust data isolation within shared infrastructure.
• Monitor advancements and best practices in security.
• Collaborate with peers to embed security in customer features.
• Drive vulnerability management efforts collaboratively with the InfoSec team.
• Leverage AI-driven tools to automate security processes.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management.
• Experience in building scalable and performant authorization systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems security concepts.
• Knowledge of edge identity protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML).
• Proven ability to use AI for development and optimization.
• Effective collaboration skills across functions and teams.
• Ability to work autonomously within a distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on work contribution.
• Health coverage for employees and families in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous vacation days annually.
• Financial donation matching and volunteer project time.
• Parental leave of a minimum of 16 weeks.

Location

Remote - United States

How to Apply

Please apply through Elastic’s careers page.