Principal Software Engineer II

Referral Board; United States; Remote; USD 199,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for a Senior Principal Software Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge infrastructure solutions. In this pivotal role, you will shape the future of software infrastructure, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and reliable. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineering talent, and drive the implementation of best practices in infrastructure automation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company’s growth and technological advancements. If you are passionate about infrastructure engineering and want to make a real difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on work

Health coverage for you and your family

Flexible locations and schedules

Generous vacation days

Donation matching up to $2000

40 hours for volunteer projects

16 weeks of parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software infrastructure engineering focusing on scalability and reliability.
• Proven expertise in infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of high-performance software infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate on infrastructure requirements and enforce best practices.

Skills

Software Infrastructure Engineering

Scalability

Reliability

Automation

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

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

We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled Senior Principal Software Infrastructure Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and deployment of innovative infrastructure solutions that support scalable, secure, and reliable systems. As a key leader in our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our software infrastructure, ensuring it meets the demands of cutting-edge technologies and business growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of high-performance software infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and enforce best practices for software deployment, infrastructure automation, and system reliability.
• Build and maintain scalable systems to support cloud-native applications and hybrid environments.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve system performance, security, and scalability.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams on infrastructure design principles and emerging technologies.
• Solve complex technical issues and drive root cause resolution to minimize downtime.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in infrastructure engineering and integrate relevant technologies into our systems.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in software infrastructure engineering, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and automation.
• Proven expertise in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to taking on challenges.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Compensation

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 listed below. 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 as specified below.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:

$199,700 - $315,900 USD

The typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:

$239,800 - $379,300 USD

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.

• 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

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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.

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