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Principal Product Manager, Telemetry Collection - Observability

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Location
Spain
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Obs - Infrastructure Observability
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Minimum five years in a Product Management role focused on enterprise infrastructure observability, telemetry collection, or agent frameworks
  • Deep technical familiarity with collectors, log shippers, and agent ecosystems such as OpenTelemetry Collector, Elastic Agent, Filebeat/Beats, and Logstash
  • Proven track record in defining requirements for remote agent management and distributed edge collection systems
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes operators and Helm Charts
  • Previous work experience in IT Ops, DevOps, or SRE, or as a customer-facing solution architect/consultant
  • Expertise in OpenTelemetry standards and architectures
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with modern AI productivity tools and emerging AI technology stacks
  • Experience working closely with open-source communities
What the job really is

As a Principal Product Manager for Telemetry Collection within the Observability team at Elastic, you will drive the strategy and execution for edge telemetry collectors and remote management capabilities. Your responsibilities will include defining product vision, overseeing agent architecture, managing log shipping infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences. You will also advocate for Elastic's agent framework and contribute to the development of OpenTelemetry standards.

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 final compensation is based on various factors
  • Role involves significant responsibility in a distributed team environment
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