Elastic

Actively Hiring

Senior Software Engineer

Poland

Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Elasticsearch Security team. In this role, you will contribute to the architecture and design of Elasticsearch's main features, including authentication, authorization, and tenant isolation.

About Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale, unleashing the potential of businesses and people.

Key Responsibilities

Contributing to core security initiatives from architecture to production
Participating in the technical design, planning, and execution for major security components
Developing the foundational security models for features
Optimizing security performance at scale in distributed systems environments
Applying cryptographic solutions to address genuine customer use cases
Ensuring robust data isolation within shared infrastructure
Drive vulnerability management efforts by collaborating closely with the InfoSec team
Leverage AI-driven tools to automate vulnerability triage

Requirements & Eligibility

Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management
Experience building authorization systems that are scalable and performant under high concurrency
Solid comprehension of distributed systems security
Deep knowledge of edge identity protocols (OAuth 2.0, SAML)
Proven track record of using AI to accelerate development
Ability to collaborate across functions and teams

Required Skills & Tech

JavaJVMOAuth 2.0SAMLCryptographyDistributed Systems