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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Elastic's roles stay open a median of 67 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Elastic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Elastic
- high 361 stale, 5 reposted of 372 open
- Hiring momentum
- 495 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
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About this role
In this role as a Senior Software Developer on the Elasticsearch Security team, you will focus on the architecture and design of security features such as authentication and authorization. Your responsibilities will include developing security models, optimizing performance in distributed systems, and collaborating with various teams to integrate security into new features. Additionally, you will drive vulnerability management efforts and leverage AI tools to enhance security workflows.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Elastic as an employer.
What you need
- Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management
- Experience building scalable authorization systems
- Solid comprehension of distributed systems security
- Deep knowledge of edge identity protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML)
- Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development and optimize code
- Ability to collaborate across functions and teams
Nice to have
- Knowledge of cipher suites, TLS handshakes, and PKI/certificate lifecycle management
- Familiarity with Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
- Hands-on experience mapping technical controls to FedRAMP, FIPS 140, and SOC 2 requirements
- Experience working on the internals of a data store or search engine
What you get
- Base salary compensation with no variable component
- Participation in Elastic's stock program
- Company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- Health coverage for you and your family
- Flexible locations and schedules
- Generous vacation days
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed, just a range provided
- Role involves significant collaboration across teams, which may require adaptability
- Focus on security could imply a need for continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field
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Listed by Elastic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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