Elastic

Principal Software Engineer - Security - Elasticsearch

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Base Salary

$160k - $253k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of Elasticsearch's security features.
  • Own core security initiatives from architecture to production.
  • Develop foundational security models for intricate features.
  • Optimize security performance in distributed systems environments.
  • Apply cryptographic solutions to address customer use cases.
  • Ensure robust data isolation within shared infrastructure.
  • Monitor and apply advancements in security best practices.
  • Collaborate with peers to embed security into new features.
  • Drive vulnerability management efforts with the InfoSec team.
  • Leverage AI-driven tools to automate security workflows.
  • Mentor and coach other engineers in security-first development.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management.
  • Proven experience in designing scalable authorization systems.
  • Solid comprehension of distributed systems security.
  • Deep knowledge of edge identity protocols like OAuth 2.0 and SAML.
  • Proven track record of using AI to optimize code and systems.
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
  • Experience working autonomously and leading distributed teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on work performance.
  • Health coverage for employees and their families.
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
  • Generous vacation days each year.
  • Financial donation matching up to $2000.
  • Up to 40 hours per year for volunteer projects.
  • Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Tech Stack

ElasticsearchJava

Categories

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About Elastic

10,000+ employees

Elastic builds the Elasticsearch-based platform for enterprise search, observability (logging, metrics, APM), and security (SIEM/endpoint). It sells subscriptions and Elastic Cloud managed services with usage-based pricing, combining open source and proprietary features through Elasticsearch and Kibana. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Elastic is publicly traded on the NYSE and is used by more than half of the Fortune 500.

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