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 for optimization.
• You possess the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• 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.
• Experience working on the internals of a large-scale data store or search engine.

What You'll Be Doing

• Contributing to core performance engineering initiatives and delivering impactful optimizations.
• Implementing performance models for complex distributed systems.
• Supporting optimization strategies for Elasticsearch performance.
• Profiling and analyzing system behavior to identify bottlenecks.
• Ensuring robust performance benchmarks for stateful and stateless architectures.
• Collaborating with peers on performance-focused development practices.
• Building automation tools for optimization efforts.
• Providing technical guidance and peer reviews to 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 vacation days each year.
• Financial donation matching and volunteer project hours.
• 16 weeks of parental leave.