Security Engineer

Elastic is hiring a Security Engineer to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Security Engineer, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, 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: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • Competitive salary and meaningful equity 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: • 2+ years of relevant experience • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently