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# Software Engineer II (Networking) - Platform Infra

- **Company:** ElasticSearch Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $133,000.0 - $166,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Apple Mac Systems, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Linux, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Load Testing, Network Forensics, Software Engineering, Unstructured Data, Computer Networking Systems, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Performance Monitor, Kibana, Code Restructuring, Golang
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/software-engineer-ii-networking-platform-infra/11781916?handler=ApplyRedirect

## About the Role

* Hands-on experience developing software in Golang with an emphasis on networking components that can scale.
 * Experience working with Kubernetes (Cilium, external-dns, Envoy Gateway & Crossplane) are also great
 * Knowledge with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their networking ecosystem
 * Proficient in using AI tools to enhance code functionality and maintainability
 * Facilitated knowledge-sharing initiatives that promoted best practices in application networking across teams
 * Care about the quality of work shipped - testing, observability, and operability
 * Curiosity about distributed systems and how services communicate at scale
 * A collaborative approach: welcoming feedback, sharing context, learning from teammates

## Description

Designs and implements scalable application networking features for Elastic Cloud, including ingress, security controls, private connectivity, and DNS. The role involves performance analysis, load testing, monitoring, incident troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and developing diagnostic tools. The engineer collaborates across teams to meet networking requirements, improve platform reliability, and apply best practices using Golang, Kubernetes, cloud networking, and distributed systems technologies.
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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.
What is The Role
In this role, you'll be deeply involved in shaping the future of application networking solutions within the Elastic Cloud, focusing on key areas such as Ingress, security controls, private connectivity, and DNS management. You will play a vital role in ensuring that every interaction with Elasticsearch, Kibana, and the broader Elastic stack is proficient and secure. You will work with various engineering teams. You will face challenges that require careful problem-solving and scalability. Your contributions will not only enhance the performance of our platform but also help lay the groundwork for future innovations in our infrastructure.
What You Will Be Doing

 * Design and implement scalable and robust application networking features to enhance performance. Integrate security controls into networking solutions, ensuring safe interactions. Refactor existing code to improve functionality and maintainability while leveraging AI tools to boost productivity for you and your team.
 * Analyze performance metrics to pinpoint bottlenecks in application networking. Conduct load testing to assess scalability of networking features and optimize code to enhance response times and resource efficiency. Implement performance monitoring tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet their application networking needs.
 * Identify and tackle application networking issues to enhance performance. Conduct root cause analysis for network-related incidents and document the troubleshooting processes for future reference. Develop tools aimed at tracing and fixing errors associated with application networking.
 * Collaborate with Engineering teams across Elastic to discuss and fulfill their Application Networking requirements., Lead biopharma business development across the US West Coast and Central States, acquiring pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers and expanding strategic accounts. Build and manage Salesforce pipeline, develop proposals, negotiate agreements, and close projects involving genomic assays, biomarker discovery, clinical trial assays, precision medicine, and companion diagnostics. Collaborate with scientific, commercial, and operational teams to shape customer solutions. Travel domestically and internationally approximately 30% of the time.