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Senior Software Engineer - Security - Elasticsearch

Referral Board · United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
Referral Board's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
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Ghost-job risk at Referral Board
high
109 stale, 2 reposted of 109 open
Hiring momentum
138 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

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About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Elasticsearch Security team, you will focus on the architecture and design of critical 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. You will also drive vulnerability management efforts and leverage AI tools to enhance security workflows.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management
  • Experience building scalable and performant 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

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond Java and security-related technologies
  • Salary ranges provided but may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role involves high responsibility in security, which may lead to high pressure

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