Search - Extract and Transform - Software Engineer II

Job Description

Elastic is seeking a Software Engineer II to join the Elasticsearch - Extract and Transformation team. This role focuses on delivering valuable features for the Elastic Search solution in a distributed working environment.

The Software Engineer II will work with a team responsible for data ingestion from various content sources and the web crawler, extending its charter to adopt this data into more GenAI use cases. The ideal candidate should be a versatile software engineer and communicator who can contribute to pushing the product and team to new heights.

What this role involves:

• Developing frontend features in Kibana using Typescript and React. Also, contribute to the backend server code that supports the features.
• Collaborating with and mentoring international teammates in a mostly text-based, asynchronous, remote-first team environment with occasional video calls and yearly conferences.
• Hands-on with the team and codebase, reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
• Collaborating with the team on features, breaking them down into technical deliverables.
• Acting as an important and communicative part of an engaged and spirited team, working with designers to build a phenomenal user experience.

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience building frontend web applications using TypeScript and React.
• Knowledge of Python and Ruby, or willingness to learn a new language quickly.
• Previous experience with open source is a plus.
• Excellent practical judgment. You know how to prioritize, when to collaborate and ask for help, and when to be independent.
• Measured and articulated written and spoken communication skills.
• An interest in learning new tools, languages, workflows, and philosophies that can help you grow.
• Capability to function well in an environment that drives towards change.
• Knowledge of Redux or equivalent state management framework is a plus.

What Elastic offers:

• 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
• Matching 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
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave