Principal Software Engineer, Cloud Networking & Ingress

Elastic; Poland; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Search AI Company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join Platform Infrastructure - Application Networking and shape where cloud networking goes next. This role drives the technical vision, architecture, and design for Ingress, private connectivity, DNS, and security controls at scale.

You will lead multi-quarter initiatives, mentor engineers, and partner with product management to align on roadmap. A strong track record in scalable networking and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating large-scale networking platforms.
• Ability to lead cross-organizational technical initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and set technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for major application networking initiatives from proposal to GA.
• Lead development of Ingress, private connectivity, DNS and security controls at scale.
• Drive multi-quarter cross-organizational projects and oversee delivery.
• Improve service operational quality and lead incident investigations.
• Serve as a technical advisor and mentor to the engineering organization.
• Collaborate with product management on trade-offs and roadmap direction.
• Identify improvements to security, stability, and cost efficiency.

Tools

Elasticsearch

Kibana

Job description

Search AI Company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join Platform Infrastructure - Application Networking and shape where cloud networking goes next. This role drives the technical vision, architecture, and design for Ingress, private connectivity, DNS, and security controls at scale.

You will lead multi-quarter initiatives, mentor engineers, and partner with product management to align on roadmap. A strong track record in scalable networking and leadership is required.