Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Experimentation

Elastic is hiring a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Experimentation to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Experimentation, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Build and validate models and dashboards • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Annual learning and professional development budget • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Elastic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Clear communication skills • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Understanding of statistics and experimentation Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment