Principal Software Engineer (Application Networking) - Platform Infrastructure
Core
Designing and building high-performance, scalable application networking platforms (Ingress, private connectivity, DNS, security controls) for Elastic Cloud.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Application Networking)
Builds
Elastic Cloud application networking infrastructure
Domain
Cloud-native infrastructure, Application Networking, SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Application networking design, High-availability SaaS operations, Technical leadership, Incident management, AI-assisted development
Preferred skills
Kubernetes networking (Cilium, Envoy Gateway), Cloud provider networking (AWS/Azure/GCP), Open-source networking contributions
Technologies
Kubernetes, Cilium, Envoy Gateway, Crossplane, external-dns, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for major networking initiatives, Lead development of Ingress and security controls, Guide cross-organizational projects, Lead complex incident investigations, Mentor engineers and advise stakeholders
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic scope