Staff Data Engineer

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role

We are seeking a Staff Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering & Architecture team. In this role, you will contribute to our mission of building a world-class Data Platform. Your work will directly impact our strategy by making it easier for internal customers to leverage data as a strategic asset. This position offers an excellent opportunity to help craft critical initiatives that support real business outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist in developing, implementing, and optimizing data pipelines using Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes using Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, and dbt.
• Implement real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and Apache Flink.
• Use Terraform for infrastructure-as-code to deploy resources on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Document & Guide Users on Best Practices for using our platform.
• Monitor and Audit the Data Platform to ensure policies and procedures are maintained.
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality and validate standard processes are met.
• Process Access Requests ensuring all approval processes are followed.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated interest in data engineering through personal projects, coursework, or contributions to open-source projects.
• Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills.
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Eagerness to learn and stay updated with the latest data engineering trends.
• Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Bash, Python, and SQL.
• Knowledge of database systems, including OLAP, OLTP, Document, and Vector databases.
• General understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
• Basic Knowledge of Git and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency with data processing frameworks such as Kafka, Flink, and Spark.
• Experience with Apache Iceberg and Data Lake houses

 

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary.  This role does not have a variable compensation component.  

The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below.  In select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area), an alternate range may apply as specified below. 

These ranges represent the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the ranges may be modified in the future.  

An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Elastic believes that employees should have the opportunity to share in the value that we create together for our shareholders. Therefore, in addition to cash compensation, this role is currently eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program.  Our total rewards package also includes a company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings, along with a range of other benefits offered with a holistic emphasis on employee well-being.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:$113,100—$178,900 USDThe typical starting salary range for this role in the select locations listed above is:$135,900—$215,100 USD

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benef