Staff Platform Engineer, Identity

Elastic is hiring a Staff Platform Engineer, Identity to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Platform Engineer, Identity, 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 — US (East 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: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Home office and wellness stipends • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 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: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment