Software Engineer II - Platform Infrastructure (Orchestration) @Elastic

Overview

The role of Software Engineer II at Elastic focuses on powering the Elastic Cloud Platform, allowing engineering teams to build and operate services effectively. It is a fully distributed position that involves collaboration through GitHub, Slack, and Zoom.

Key Responsibilities

• Build features and components for production services.
• Take ownership of specific project segments from requirements to production.
• Propose technical solutions and develop them into working code.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on complex problems.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions.
• Help operate services and take part in the on-call rotation.
• Automate repetitive tasks through coding.
• Communicate status and blockers regularly.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Go, or a strong proficiency in another systems language with eagerness to learn Go.
• Understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals (Pods, Deployments, Services, Operators).
• Familiarity with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Curiosity about distributed systems and their communication.
• Comfort working through ambiguity with support from experienced colleagues.
• A collaborative attitude and clear communication skills in a distributed setting.
• Commitment to high-quality work, including testing and observability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on role responsibilities.
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
• Flexible scheduling and location options.
• Generous vacation days.
• Donation matching up to $2000 and volunteer project hours.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Location

This is a remote position open to candidates located in Norway.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Elastic careers page.

Deadline

Not specified.