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Software Engineer II (Networking) - Platform Infra

Elastic· Platform - Control Plane
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Remote$133.1k - $165.5kfull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Software Engineer II focused on application networking within Elastic Cloud, shaping ingress, security controls, private connectivity, and DNS management to ensure secure, scalable interactions across Elasticsearch, Kibana, and the Elastic stack.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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).
  • 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.

Skills

Required:GolangKubernetesCloud networking
Nice to have:AI-assisted coding

Benefits

  • Stock program eligibility
  • Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%
  • Competitive benefits emphasizing well-being
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous vacation days
  • Volunteer time off (up to 40 hours per year)
  • Parental leave (minimum 16 weeks)
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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