Principal Software Engineer - Performance Tuning - Elasticsearch

Requirements

• You have deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management.
• You have proven experience in profiling and optimizing distributed systems.
• You have a solid comprehension of distributed systems architecture.
• You have a proven track record of using AI or advanced tooling to accelerate optimization.
• You possess the ability to collaborate across functions and teams.
• You can work autonomously and drive decisions in a distributed team.

Nice to Haves

• Experience integrating high-performance native libraries into Java applications.
• Deep knowledge of modern storage engine performance and index modes.
• Experience defining and managing Performance SLAs for distributed systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning core performance engineering initiatives from architecture to production.
• Developing foundational performance models for complex, distributed systems.
• Driving optimization strategies for Elasticsearch performance in diverse environments.
• Profiling and analyzing system behavior to identify bottlenecks.
• Ensuring robust performance benchmarks and regression detection.
• Collaborating to embed performance-first thinking into new features.
• Building AI-assisted optimization harnesses for automation.
• Mentoring and coaching other engineers.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here.
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous number of vacation days each year.
• Financial donation and service matching.
• Up to 40 hours each year for volunteer projects.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.