Principal Software Engineer - 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

The Principal Software Engineer for Performance Tuning at Elastic will focus on leading performance engineering initiatives for Elasticsearch, driving optimizations from architecture to production. Responsibilities include developing performance models, analyzing system behavior, ensuring robust benchmarks, and mentoring other engineers while collaborating across teams to embed performance-first thinking into new features.

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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 across functions and teams
Ability to work autonomously and drive decisions in a distributed team

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 number of vacation days
Financial donation matching up to $2000
Up to 40 hours for volunteer projects

Worth weighing

No variable compensation component mentioned
Salary range provided, but final compensation is based on multiple factors
Role involves significant collaboration across teams, which may impact autonomy

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