Principal Software Engineer (Networking) - Platform Infra

OverviewIn this role you shape scalable application networking within Elastic Cloud, focusing on Ingress, security controls, private connectivity, and DNS management.You collaborate with multiple engineering teams to ensure secure, performant access to Elasticsearch, Kibana, and the Elastic stack.You’ll tackle scalability challenges and lay groundwork for future infrastructure innovations, using AI tools to boost productivity.This is a hands-on, impact-driven role at a company that blends search, security, and observability at scale.Compensaciones / BeneficiosCompetitive payHealth coverage for you and your familyFlexible locations and schedulesGenerous vacation daysDonation matching up to $**Volunteer time off (up to 40 hours/year)ResponsabilidadesDesign and implement scalable, robust networking features to improve performanceIntegrate security controls into networking solutionsRefactor code and leverage AI tools to boost productivityAnalyze performance metrics to identify bottlenecksConduct load testing and optimize for scalability and resource efficiencyImplement performance monitoring and collaborate with cross-functional teamsIdentify and resolve networking issues and perform root cause analysisDevelop tools for tracing and fixing application networking errorsCollaborate with engineering teams across Elastic to meet networking needsRequisitos principalesGolang software development with a focus on scalable networking componentsKubernetes experience (Cilium, external-dns, Envoy Gateway, Crossplane)Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their networking ecosystemAbility to use AI tools to improve code quality and maintainabilityProven track record in knowledge-sharing and best practices for networkingCommitment to code quality, observability, and operabilityCuriosity about distributed systems and scalable service communicationCollaborative mindset and openness to feedbackcollaborativecuriousknowledge sharingGolangKubernetesCilium

Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their networking ecosystem Ability to use AI tools to improve code quality and maintainability Proven track record in knowledge-sharing and best practices for networking Commitment to code quality, observability, and operability Curiosity about distributed systems and scalable service communication Collaborative mindset and openness to feedback collaborative curious knowledge sharing Golang Kubernetes