Software Engineer I

Summary

Join Elastic, the Search AI Company, as a Software Engineer on the Developer Tools Team. You will leverage your programming expertise to build, maintain, and support client libraries and framework integrations, primarily focusing on Javascript. This role involves developing and maintaining open-source software, engaging with developer communities, and collaborating on team and cross-team projects. Experience with the Elastic product suite is beneficial but not required. You will work with a globally distributed team, contributing to fully open-sourced code embedded in user applications. The position requires a minimum of two years of backend software engineering experience and a strong understanding of software engineering best practices. Elastic offers competitive pay, health coverage, flexible work arrangements, generous vacation time, and parental leave.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of backend software engineering experience
• Recent working experience of at least one major programming language, such as Javascript
• Knowledge of developing software within an open-source environment
• Knowledge of industry best practices in software engineering
• A strong focus on usability and developer experience
• A genuine interest in technology and an active interest in exploring multiple programming languages
• An understanding of core AI principles and LLMs
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to work as part of a remote, globally distributed team
• Clear thinking, self-motivation, and the ability to learn and work independently

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support libraries and third-party integrations for the Elastic Stack in Javascript
• Participate in the design and development of team-wide projects
• Support users through GitHub issues, forums, and official support channels
• Collaborate with maintainers of external projects (e.g., GenAI frameworks) to facilitate integration with the Elastic Stack
• Represent Elastic within relevant communities and ecosystems

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with the Elastic product suite

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave