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Principal Software Engineer (Application Networking) - Platform Infrastructure

Elastic
Location
Portugal
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 improving reliability
  • 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 major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their networking ecosystems
  • 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 initiatives within Elastic Cloud, focusing on Ingress, security controls, private connectivity, and DNS management. This role involves driving the architecture and design of these systems, overseeing multi-quarter projects, mentoring engineers, and improving operational quality. The engineer will collaborate with product management and other teams to ensure the reliability and security of the platform.

Benefits
  • Competitive pay based on work performance
  • Health coverage for employees and their families in many locations
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • No variable compensation component mentioned
  • Salary range provided, but may vary based on experience and other factors
  • Role involves on-call rotation and incident investigations, which may impact work-life balance
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