Software Engineer Ii - Platform Infrastructure (Orchestration)

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale - unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data - securing and protecting private information more effectively - Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.About the roleThe Elastic Cloud Platform powers Elastic’s products in the cloud. Our teams take the undifferentiated heavy lifting off Elastic’s engineering organization - building and operating the services that let other engineers develop, ship, and run software at scale.What does a Software Engineer II do here?Ship code that engineering teams across Elastic rely onLearn from experienced engineers while owning real workBuild expertise in Go, Kubernetes, and the cloud-native ecosystemFind your specialty and grow with the teamThe role is fully distributed - collaboration happens every day over GitHub, Slack, and Zoom!What you will be doingBuild features and components for production servicesTake ownership of well-scoped pieces of larger projects, from requirements through productionPropose technical solutions and bring them through to working codePair with senior engineers on harder problems and ask clarifying questions earlyParticipate in code reviews and design discussionsHelps operate the services we own and take part in the on-call rotationInvestigate incidents beyond the runbook and leave them better for the next personAutomate repetitive work through codeCommunicate status and blockers early and oftenWhat you will bring alongHands-on experience writing services in Go, or strong proficiency in another systems language with motivation to ramp up on GoWorking understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals (Pods, Deployments, Services, Operators)Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Curiosity about distributed systems and how services communicate at scaleComfort working through ambiguity with support from more experienced engineersA collaborative approach: welcoming feedback, sharing context, learning from teammatesClear written and verbal communication in a distributed, async-first settingCare about the quality of work shipped - testing, observability, and operabilityBonus PointsExperience with Crossplane, Kubernetes operators, or similar infrastructure-as-code toolingProven ability to seamlessly transition between different projects, codebases, or scrum teams based on dynamic business prioritiesYou work autonomously and can drive decisions and results in a distributed team by leveraging asynchronous, direct, and transparent communicationDemonstrated experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate feature development, debug complex systems, and optimize existing codebasesBackground working in a cloud-based SaaS environment or on a developer platformFamiliarity with the Elastic Stack or other observability toolsOpen source contributions of any kindExperience supporting production services through an on-call rotationCompensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.At Elastic, our compensation philosophy aims to provide fair, competitive and transparent remuneration. Salary ranges are established based on a combination of external market benchmarks, internal pay equity considerations, and the responsibilities and complexity associated with each role. This approach helps ensure consistency across comparable roles while remaining competitive within the relevant labour markets.The final compensation offered within the applicable range will be determined based on several objective factors, including relevant professional experience, level of skills and expertise, alignment with the role requirements, and the overall scope and complexity of the position.The typical starting salary range for this role is:€**-€** EURAdditional Information - We Take Care of Our PeopleAs a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salaryHealth coverage for you and your family in many locationsAbility to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many rolesGenerous number of vacation days each yearIncrease your impact - We match up to $** (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and serviceUp to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you loveEmbracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leaveDifferent people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email **** . We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster)Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic.Please see here for our Privacy Statement.

Hands-on experience writing services in Go, or strong proficiency in another systems language with motivation to ramp up on Go Working understanding of Kubernetes fundamentals (Pods, Deployments, Services, Operators) Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Curiosity about distributed systems and how services communicate at scale Comfort working through ambiguity with support from more experienced engineers A collaborative approach: welcoming feedback, sharing context, learning from teammates Clear written and verbal communication in a distributed, async-first setting Care about the quality of work shipped - testing, observability, and operability Bonus Points Experience with Crossplane, Kubernetes operators, or similar infrastructure-as-code tooling Proven ability to seamlessly transition between different projects, codebases, or scrum teams based on dynamic business priorities You work autonomously and can drive decisions and results in a distributed team by leveraging asynchronous, direct, and transparent communication Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate feature development, debug complex systems, and optimize existing codebases Background working in a cloud-based SaaS environment or on a developer platform Familiarity with the Elastic Stack or other observability tools Open source contributions of any kind Experience supporting production services through an on-call rotation

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component. At Elastic, our compensation philosophy aims to provide fair, competitive and transparent remuneration. Salary ranges are established based on a combination of external market benchmarks, internal pay equity considerations, and the responsibilities and complexity associated with each role. This approach helps ensure consistency across comparable roles while remaining competitive within the relevant labour markets. The final compensation offered within the applicable range will be determined based on several objective factors, including relevant professional experience, level of skills and expertise, alignment with the role requirements, and the overall scope and complexity of the position. The typical starting salary range for this role is: €**-€** EUR

Málaga, España

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale - unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data - securing and protecting private information more effectively - Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI., As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary Health coverage for you and your family in many locations Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles Generous number of vacation days each year Increase your impact - We match up to $** (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email **** . We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.