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Principal Software Engineer (Application Networking) - Platform Infrastructure

Elastic
Location
Norway
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Platform - Control Plane
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience with building software and setting technical direction for complex distributed systems running in production at scale
  • Deep expertise in application networking and cloud-native architecture
  • Experience building large-scale distributed systems
  • Ability to own projects from beginning to end, including technical design and collaboration
  • Experience operating high-availability SaaS platforms and responding to incidents
  • Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development and optimize code
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes networking (Cilium, external-dns, Envoy Gateway, and Crossplane)
  • Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its networking ecosystem
  • Contributions to CNCF or other open-source networking projects
What the job really is

The Principal Software Engineer will lead the technical direction for application networking within Elastic Cloud, focusing on Ingress, security controls, private connectivity, and DNS management. This role involves driving the architecture and design of these systems, managing cross-organizational projects, and mentoring other engineers. The engineer will also be responsible for improving operational quality and collaborating with product management and senior stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay based on the work you do
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Financial donation matching up to $2000
  • Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects
Things to weigh
  • No variable compensation component mentioned
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on experience and other factors
  • Role requires high autonomy and ability to drive decisions in a distributed team environment
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