Platform Engineer - Kubernetes
Join Elastic as a Platform Engineer to develop and maintain Kubernetes-based application infrastructure in a dynamic AI-focused environment.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 3 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
The role allows you to work with the latest technologies in an AI-forward environment, contributing to impactful projects.
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Platform Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining the Application Hosting Infrastructure on Kubernetes within Google Cloud Platform. Key skills include expertise in infrastructure as code tools, cloud service providers, and cloud security practices, with a strong emphasis on automation and compliance. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with over five years of relevant experience, particularly those who have led cross-functional initiatives to enhance platform usability. Elastic's commitment to innovation in AI and a collaborative team environment further enriches the role.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 9, 2026. Last confirmed on Elastic's careers page October 9, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for DevOps/SRE roles (median ~$165,000).
- Starts at or below all 84 comparable senior devops/sre roles in United States that list Kubernetes we track (median $165,000 across 38 companies). See Kubernetes salary trends
- Kubernetes appears in 67.9% of 190 comparable senior devops/sre roles in United States; Elasticsearch appears in 0.5% of 190 comparable senior devops/sre roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Platform Engineer - Kubernetes role remote?
- It's hybrid — Elastic expects some on-site time in United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Elastic lists $94,300–$149,200 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Platform Engineer - Kubernetes role.
- Where is the role based?
- Elastic is hiring for this position in United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Azure, Elasticsearch, Google Cloud, Istio, Kubernetes.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Elastic targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Platform Engineer - Kubernetes role at Elastic.
From the original posting
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?
What You Will Be Doing
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Design scalable infrastructure solutions that meet the demands of our core applications. Implement infrastructure as code practices to automate and streamline processes. Monitor system performance, optimize resources, and integrate cloud services while troubleshooting and resolving any infrastructure issues that arise.
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Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle. Design and develop scalable build systems to ensure applications are delivered quickly and proficiently, matching the pace of business needs.
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Ensure compliance with security regulations and best practices to protect application infrastructure. Collaborate with Infosec and other engineering teams to implement effective incident response and CVE remediation processes.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for platform improvements. Provide technical support and guidance to internal users of the platform. Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to educate team members on platform features and best practices.
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Analyze cloud spending patterns to ensure cost optimization and implement financial governance policies for cloud resources. Identify opportunities for cost savings while enhancing operational efficiency. Regularly assess application usage to eliminate unused resources and maintain a proficient environment.
What You Bring
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
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5+ years with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Crossplane
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5+ years with cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
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Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate or equivalent certification
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Knowledge of service mesh architectures such as Istio or Linkerd
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Hands-on experience with cloud security practices and tools
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Experience with cost management tools for cloud infrastructure
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Led cross-functional initiatives that improved platform usability and performance based on user feedback
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Experience with Elasticsearch is a plus
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.
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