Search - Developer Tools Javascript Software Engineer jobs at Elastic in United Kingdom

• Minimum 7 years as a consultant, engineer or architect who has deep expertise in Enterprise Search concepts and technology, including generative AI technologies. This should include solid experience deploying Elastic Search solutions or similar domains (Solr, Algolia, AWS OpenSearch, Palantir, Unbxd, e-commerce site search engines). You have designed and built custom search experiences for major customers, focused on achieving and delivering value for their business.
• Experience in solving complex technical search problems in terms of relevancy, scaling, performance fine-tuning, building a platform to handle high query throughputs and indexing throughput, benchmarking clusters to achieve optimal performance.
• Experience leading Enterprise Search projects at both the architectural and program level.
• Experience working with monitoring tools that integrate into service management.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or related engineering field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working to deliver and complete professional services engagements.
• Experience as a public speaker to large audiences on enterprise infrastructure software technology to engineers, developers, and other technical positions.
• Excel at working directly with customers to capture, prioritize, plan and implement solutions aligned to customer business requirements as it relates to our technologies.
• Understanding and passion for open-source technology as well as knowledge and proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Strong hands-on experience with large distributed systems and application infrastructure from an architecture and development perspective.
• Knowledge of information retrieval and/or analytics domain.
• Understanding and/or certification in one or more of the following technology Kubernetes, Linux, Java and databases, Docker, Amazon Web Service (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud (GCP), Kafka, Redis, VM’s, Lucene.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• Certifications and specialization in Data Science, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, NLP, Data Infrastructure, analytics
• Deep understanding of Elasticsearch and Lucene, including Elastic Certified Engineer certification
• Experience working closely with a pre-sales organization in scoping the needs of Customers
• Comfortable with Ansible, JavaScript, Terraform
• ECK experience or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Proven understanding of Java and Linux/Unix environment, software development, and/or experience with distributed systems
• Experience and curiosity about delivering and/or developing product training
• Experience contributing to an open-source project or documentation

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

• Identifying, recruiting, enabling and managing key channel partners to support business goals and to execute partner sales strategies.
• Drive consistent and predictable channel bookings through joint business planning and ongoing channel enablement.
• Work closely with our direct sales team leaders to form a coherent indirect strategy.
• Negotiate and close channel and partnership contracts.
• Create and drive overall channel strategy and prioritisation plan for coverage area, including the development of an Elastic Stack practice across priority channel partners.

• The ability to learn or past experience in recruiting, enabling and managing channel partners with direct personal involvement.
• Exposure to and expertise in building channel partners from the ground up.
• Self-motivated, energetic, smart, self-directed, and passionate about business development and channel engagement.
• Demonstrated success growing partners through increased lead generation and pipeline growth.
• Experience negotiating channel agreements or the aptitude to learn.
• Understanding of security, observability, GenAI, search, or big data markets/products or ability to learn quickly.
• Willing to travel regularly.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

• Working alongside our software engineers, platform and design team to define product features and initiatives across the Search product for the broad set of search use cases.
• Representing the complete set of personas that use the product and ensure that the flows are coherent across the various personas and life-cycle of product usage.
• Prioritizing the components of the product roadmap and helping ensure feature development can proceed efficiently.
• Gathering market data, customer feedback, customer usage data, and other key information to develop product insights and help drive the product roadmap.
• Meeting with existing and prospective customers to better understand their goals and gather feedback on how our products can best address their challenges.
• Assisting with Product Marketing efforts to develop messaging and collateral and deliver that information to stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Assembling market data, customer feedback, customer usage data, and other key information to develop product insights and help drive the product roadmap.
• Analyzing and addressing competitive dynamics within the product category.

• Proven experience in Product Management, preferably in a developer-focused product environment.
• Outstanding spoken and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of SaaS and/or IaaS product domains, including common design patterns, workflows, and delivery mechanisms.
• Empathy for customer challenges and needs, turning them into opportunities in the short and long-term.
• Experience building customer value and highlighting competitive differentiation through packaging and pricing.
• A marked interest in new market-defining technologies such as vector search algorithms and machine learning is highly regarded! Expertise in machine learning, GenAI, RAG is a plus but also not required.
• Direct product management experience building search and/or modern workplace productivity products is helpful but not required.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

• Own and deliver revenue goals for new and expansion business across your ISR team.
• Drive new customer acquisition by leading strong prospecting strategies and ensuring a healthy, high-converting pipeline.
• Run effective sales motions , including structured sales plays, call-out days, and high-impact team routines that boost productivity.
• Coach and mentor your team through regular 1:1s, real-time feedback, and personalized growth plans that support individual development.
• Lead sales enablement efforts by launching training programs, and providing the tools and resources to succeed.
• Track and analyze team performance , using insights to identify areas for growth and implement strategies that improve results.
• Partner across the business with Marketing, Channel, and Solutions Architecture teams to align sales efforts and improve impact.
• Collaborate closely with the Regional Field Sales Leaders , ensuring your team’s goals are aligned with overall territory strategy and business priorities.

• Proven experience managing B2B inside sales, preferably in SaaS or technology environments.
• Strong coaching and enablement background, with a track record of developing sales talent.
• Inspirational leadership, team-building skills, and a passion for motivating others.
• Excellent organizational skills, with experience implementing and optimizing sales routines and processes.
• Innovative approach to sales strategy, with the ability to adapt and implement effective sales plays.
• Currently living in Barcelona and fluent in English

• Experience in selling within an Open Source model.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

We are actively seeking awith a strong understanding of technology and hands-on experience in key IT domains, notably. This role requires
fluency in both English and French, as you will engage with customers in bilingual environments.

By executing these plans, you will be seen as a trusted advisor, guiding customers toward their desired outcomes, ensuring their success, and driving deeper engagement with Elastic solutions.

• Ensure customers derive significant value from Elastic solutions, eliminating technical friction, and driving increased adoption and consumption.
• Collaborate closely with the account team, including the Account Executive and Solutions Architect (Pre-sales Engineer), to provide ongoing technical coverage and support while the team focuses on identifying new opportunities.
• Define and execute Technical Success Plans for each customer, ensuring optimal use of Elastic solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Guide customers through their technical journey, from onboarding to continued adoption and expansion.
• Clearly articulate the value proposition of Elastic solutions and align them with the customer's business goals.
• Work closely with customers to identify and resolve technical challenges, ensuring a smooth implementation and increased utilization of Elastic solutions.
• Act as a bridge between customers and support teams, ensuring an optimized resolution experience that enhances customer satisfaction.
• Partner with the Services Team to deliver personalized, frictionless solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of customers' business requirements and translate them into technical solutions leveraging Elastic products.
• Identify opportunities for expansion—at which point the account team takes over to drive growth in annual recurring revenue (ARR).
• Foster strong, ongoing customer relationships to drive continuous value and increase ARR.
• Continuously assess customer usage of Elastic solutions, proactively recommending enhancements and upgrades to drive further adoption.

• Fluency in French and English is required to support customers in bilingual environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Seeking candidates located in Canada’s Eastern Time Zone, with the ability to support customers across various regions.
• Proven experience in a similar role such as Solutions Architect, Technical Consultant, or Pre-sales Engineer, preferably with hands-on experience in Observability, Security, or Enterprise Search.
• Familiarity with Elastic solutions (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or equivalent technologies is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Security Clearance Status is preferred

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component, that together comprise the On-Target Earnings (OTE). The OTE is based on a 70/30 pay mix (base salary / target variable).

The typical starting base salary, variable and OTE range for new hires in this role is listed below. The OTE range represents the lowest to highest OTE 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 range may be modified in the future.

An employee's position within the OTE 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.

The typical starting salary range for this role is:

$112,300—$177,600 CAD

The typical starting Target Variable range for this role is:

$48,100—$76,100 CAD

The typical starting On-Target Earnings (OTE) range for this role is:

$160,400—$253,700 CAD

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the Developer Tools Team. In this role, you will bring your expertise in programming languages and ecosystems to our distributed team of engineers from various technical disciplines. You will help build, maintain, and support client libraries and framework integrations. An interest in working across a range of projects and programming languages, with a particular focus on Javascript, is essential. Ideally, you will also have experience developing software in an open-source environment.

You will be working on fully open sourced code that is embedded within user applications, so will need to understand the implications of writing software in the open, versioning and managing product releases, and interacting with users directly in a public setting.

• You'll be developing, maintaining, and supporting libraries and third-party integrations for the Elastic Stack in Javascript
• You'll participate in the design and development of team-wide projects.
• You'll support users through GitHub issues, forums, and official support channels.
• You'll collaborate with maintainers of external projects (e.g., GenAI frameworks) to facilitate integration with the Elastic Stack.
• You'll represent Elastic within relevant communities and ecosystems.

• Minimum 2 years of backend software engineering experience.
• Recent working experience of at least one major programming language, such as Javascript.
• Knowledge of developing software within an open-source environment.
• Knowledge of industry best practices in software engineering.
• A strong focus on usability and developer experience.
• A genuine interest in technology and an active interest in exploring multiple programming languages.
• An understanding of core AI principles and LLMs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to work as part of a remote, globally distributed team.
• Clear thinking, self-motivation, and the ability to learn and work independently

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws and can view the following posters linked below:

Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other country export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, the Crimea Region of Ukraine, the Donetsk People’s Republic (“DNR”), and the Luhansk People’s Republic (“LNR”). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic