[Hiring] Platform Engineer @Elastic

Role Description

The role will be tasked with developing and maintaining our Application Hosting Infrastructure on Kubernetes in GCP. As a Platform Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining our core application infrastructure that supports our business operations. You’ll be part of a small, focused team that prioritizes automation and security while engineering a robust platform for hosting internal applications. This position offers the chance to work with the latest technologies in an AI-forward environment, allowing you to contribute to impactful projects that drive our growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design scalable infrastructure solutions that meet the demands of our core applications.
• Implement infrastructure as code practices to automate and streamline processes.
• Monitor system performance, optimize resources, and integrate cloud services while troubleshooting and resolving any infrastructure issues that arise.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Design and develop scalable build systems to ensure applications are delivered quickly and proficiently, matching the pace of business needs.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and best practices to protect application infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Infosec and other engineering teams to implement effective incident response and CVE remediation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for platform improvements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal users of the platform.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to educate team members on platform features and best practices.
• Analyze cloud spending patterns to ensure cost optimization and implement financial governance policies for cloud resources.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings while enhancing operational efficiency.
• Regularly assess application usage to eliminate unused resources and maintain a proficient environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Crossplane.
• 5+ years with cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of service mesh architectures such as Istio or Linkerd.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security practices and tools.
• Experience with cost management tools for cloud infrastructure.
• Led cross-functional initiatives that improved platform usability and performance based on user feedback.
• Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus.

Requirements

• Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component.
• The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is $94,300 — $149,200 USD.
• In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply: $113,300 — $179,200 USD.
• An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
• Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders.

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 a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.