Elastic
Software Engineer II (Networking) - Platform Infra
$133K–$166K
United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
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About the job
Develop scalable application networking features for Elastic Cloud, focusing on performance, security, connectivity, DNS, and incident troubleshooting.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and improve application networking features and security controls; refactor code for maintainability.
- Analyze performance, conduct load testing, optimize networking, and implement monitoring tools.
- Troubleshoot network incidents, perform root cause analysis, document processes, and collaborate across engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Hands-on software development in Golang, emphasizing scalable networking components.
- Knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its networking ecosystem.
- Proficiency using AI tools to enhance code functionality and maintainability.
- Care about testing, observability, and operability; collaborate and share networking best practices.
Nice to have
- Experience with Kubernetes and tools such as Cilium, external-dns, Envoy Gateway, and Crossplane.
- Curiosity about distributed systems and how services communicate at scale.
Pay
$133,100 — $165,500 USD (base salary); $133,100 — $165,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
Golang, Kubernetes, Cilium, external-dns, Envoy Gateway, Crossplane, AWS, Azure
AI focus
Use AI tools to improve code functionality and maintainability and to boost individual and team productivity.
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