What You'll Be Doing

Build and operate core components of the next-generation Serverless Elasticsearch offering with distributed systems expertise.
Improve Elasticsearch components supporting concurrent and consistent indexing across multiple machines.
Maintain cluster coordination system to ensure high performance despite node changes and data movement while preserving system safety and liveness.
Push the limits on the number of shards, nodes, and petabytes Elasticsearch can handle.
Investigate performance and concurrency issues and propose solutions.
Support support engineers with complex problems.
Own operational investigations end-to-end to resolve performance or stability issues.

Requirements

Deep background in distributed systems and consensus algorithms.
Strong skills in core Java, including data structures, concurrency constructs, and newer language features.
Deep technical proficiency in algorithms.
Experience working on complex, highly distributed systems rather than off-the-shelf services.
Ability to build and debug features that run on multiple machines with broad impact.
Capability to own projects from technical design to collaboration with others to develop needed components.
Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development, debug complex systems, and optimize code while owning final outcomes.
Strong collaboration skills across functions and teams with ability to transition between projects, codebases, or teams based on priorities.
Ability to work autonomously, drive decisions and results within a distributed team using asynchronous, direct, and transparent communication.

Competitive pay based on the work performed rather than previous salary.
Health coverage for employees and their families in many locations.
Flexible locations and schedules for many roles to craft your own calendar.
Generous vacation allowance each year.
Matching up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service.
Up to 40 hours annually to volunteer for projects you care about.
Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave to support parenthood.