Software Engineer II - EDR Workflows - Security
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Position Overview & Specifications
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale β 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 β securing and protecting private information more effectively β Elasticβs complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
What is The Role
The Security EDR Workflows team is in charge of building core capabilities that power Elastic Defend management experience. Our focus is on delivering policy configuration and management capabilities, Elastic Defend and third party providers response actions as forensics capabilities through OSquery. The team is leading XDR key expansion to our SIEM foundations and enhancing user experience in onboarding and managing our security product. As a Software Engineer on the Security EDR Workflows team, you will help build workflows and user-facing capabilities that get to our Elastic Defend agent to protect and respond against security threats. Youβll collaborate closely with other security engineering teams, as well as with product and design, to deliver robust, high-scale features used by security practitioners around the world. Youβll be using AI to quickly understand and solve problems. ΒWhat You Will Be Doing
- Youβll implement features that power Elastic Defend user interface capabilities.
- Youβll contribute to the architecture of Elastic Defend management and response actions framework along with OSquery forensics capabilities.
- Youβll develop scalable, high performance systems within the Elastic ecosystem.
- Write production-grade code in Typescript/Node JS (and potentially other languages) as part of high-quality, well-tested codebase.
- Youβll collaborate with other Elastic engineering teams when working on cross-team efforts.
- Youβll be helping on engineering standards, tooling and team processes improvements driven by AI usage.
- Youβll participate in code reviews.
- Youβll work with a globally distributed team of skilled engineers focused on delivering Elastic Defend and OSquery capabilities from Kibana point of view.
- Youβll collaborate with team members on large product features.
- Youβll be using AI to supercharge development work.
What You BringΒ
- You have a basic knowledge of TNode JS and React JS skills. Typescript is a plus.
- You take advantage of AI for better comprehension of complex problems and quickly ramping up into solutions.
- You have an AI powered development mindset.
- You are curious and want to engage in team meetings.
- Comfortable developing collaboratively. Giving and receiving feedback on code and approaches, even asynchronous over different timezones.
- An initiative-taking mindset: you ask the right questions, don't make assumptions, and look for ways to improve both product and engineering processes.
Bonus Points
- Experience and interest in contributing or developing open-source projects
- Knowledge of the Elastic stack and solutions
- Experience on cybersecurity and forensics.
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether youβre 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 doesnβt matter if youβre just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
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 minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email .Β We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.
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United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software Engineer II - EDR Workflows - Security roles across Elastic's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Technology.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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