Principal Software Engineer - Performance Tuning - Elasticsearch

📋 Description

• Lead performance engineering for Elasticsearch and AI retrieval (RAG).
• Architect and implement high-impact performance optimizations.
• Profile, benchmark, and identify bottlenecks in complex systems.
• Drive scalable, predictable performance across environments.
• Collaborate across teams to embed performance-first thinking.
• Mentor engineers and promote performance-aware development.

🎯 Requirements

• Deep knowledge of Java internals and JVM memory management.
• Experience profiling distributed systems (flamegraphs, JMH, Rally).
• Strong understanding of distributed architectures and scaling data stores.
• Proven use of AI/advanced tooling to accelerate optimization.
• Ability to work autonomously and coordinate across teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive pay with transparent ranges.
• Health coverage for you and family in many locations.
• Flexible locations and schedules for many roles.
• Generous vacation and volunteer time.
• Company matching for charitable donations.
• Inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace policies.