Platform - Engineering Productivity- Principal Software Engineer I

Elastic Cloud; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on work performance

Health coverage for you and family

Flexible locations and schedules

Generous vacation days

Donation matching up to $2000

40 hours for volunteer projects

Minimum of 16 weeks parental leave

Job summary

A leading technology company in Amsterdam is looking for a Principal Software Engineer I to join the Engineering Productivity team. In this role, you will solve complex problems, drive impactful projects, and set engineering quality standards. We seek a strong communicator with a supportive mindset to mentor team members. You should have experience in Platform Engineering, CI/CD systems, and either Go or Python. This position offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• High level of autonomy in a distributed work environment.
• Ability to drive large, impactful projects involving multiple teams.
• Willing to participate in an On-Call rotation.
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing without authority.
• Strong knowledge of Platform Engineering and CI/CD systems and practices.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Broad software development background with Go or Python.
• Familiar with Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex technical problems across various scopes.
• Drive impactful projects and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Set standards for engineering quality in the organization.
• Raise engineering quality through code reviews, incident response, and reducing tech debt.
• Participate in On-Call rotations.

Skills

Strong communicator tailored to peer and leadership

Supportive mindset to mentor others

Effective at stakeholder management

Knowledge of Platform Engineering and CI/CD systems

Experience with Kubernetes

Broad software development with Go or Python

Familiar with Linux and shell scripting

Linux scripting

Tools

Kubernetes

Buildkite

Backstage

Argo CD

GitOps

Job description

Platform - Engineering Productivity- Principal Software Engineer I

Elastic Cloud 02 August 2025

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. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data - securing and protecting private information more effectively - Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role

The Engineering Productivity team provides the foundation for Elastic teams to develop, build, test, and release their software at scale. We continually evolve our platform and workflows, increasingly pushing boundaries toward Continuous Delivery and Continuous Quality models, while ensuring our Software Supply Chain is secure.

What You Will Be Doing

• Solve technical problems of the largest scope, complexity, and ambiguity.
• Drive large, impactful projects that involve multiple stakeholders and impact many teams.
• Represent Engineering Productivity to the rest of the company, gathering feedback and advocating for our projects and vision at different levels.
• Up-level the quality of the engineering in the org by setting standards exemplified in code review, incident response, and tech debt elimination for their team and peer teams.
• Participate in the On-Call rotation.

What You Bring

• A high level of autonomy - the distributed nature of the company offers freedom to work when and how you see fit, but also requires team members to work independently, and reach out for help when stuck.
• Strong communicator who can tailor their message to engineering peers and leadership alike.
• Supportive mindset to help grow and mentor other team members.
• Effective at stakeholder management and influencing without authority.
• Knowledge of Platform Engineering and CI/CD systems and practices (Buildkite, Backstage, Argo CD, GitOps, etc).
• Familiarity and experience with Kubernetes.
• Broad software development background and solid knowledge in either Go or Python.
• Familiar with Linux and shell scripting.

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [e-mail] . We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster). Elasticsearch develops and distributes encryption software and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.