Staff Backend Engineer, Infrastructure

Elastic is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Infrastructure to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Backend Engineer, Infrastructure, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — USA). 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: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment