Senior Software Developer - Performance Tuning - Elasticsearch

Posted 29 days ago

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Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior Software Developer on the Elasticsearch Performance team, you will focus on performance engineering initiatives, enhancing the optimization and predictability of Elasticsearch. Your responsibilities include developing high-quality code, executing technical designs for performance improvements, profiling system behavior, and collaborating with peers to implement performance-focused practices. You will also contribute to automation efforts and provide technical guidance to fellow engineers.

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What you need

Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management
Experience in profiling and optimizing distributed systems
Solid comprehension of distributed systems architecture
Proven track record of using AI or advanced tooling for optimization
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
Ability to work autonomously and drive decisions

Nice to have

Experience integrating high-performance native libraries (e.g., C++, Rust, SIMD-accelerated code) into Java applications
Deep knowledge of modern storage engine performance, index modes, or vector search optimizations
Experience defining and managing Performance SLAs and success criteria for distributed systems
Experience working on the internals of a large-scale data store or search engine

What you get

Competitive pay based on the work you do
Health coverage for you and your family
Flexible locations and schedules
Generous vacation days
Financial donation matching up to $2000
Up to 40 hours for volunteer projects

Worth weighing

No specific mention of technologies or tools beyond Java and performance engineering
Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
Role involves significant collaboration and may require adapting to different projects frequently

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