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Principal Java Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leveraging deep distributed systems expertise, the full-time Principal Java Engineer will design, build, and operate core components of the next-generation Serverless Elasticsearch offering, focusing on performance and resilience while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Designing and operating core pieces of the Serverless Elasticsearch offering to enhance customer experience
  • Improving components that support concurrent and consistent indexing across multiple machines
  • Maintaining the cluster coordination system to ensure high performance and data safety
Required qualifications
  • Deep background in distributed systems and consensus algorithms
  • Strong proficiency in core Java and familiarity with data structures and concurrency constructs
  • Experience building large-scale distributed systems from the ground up
  • Proven ability to manage projects involving multiple engineers
  • Track record of using AI to optimize code and debug complex systems

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