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# Principal Software Developer at Elastic

Department: Platform - Elasticsearch

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Compensation

CA$154,000 – CA$243,600/yr

**Location**
: Canada

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Jul 23, 2026

## Description

Elastic is hiring a Principal Software Developer for its Elasticsearch Security team to lead the architecture and design of core security features, including authentication, authorization, tenant isolation, cryptographic solutions, data isolation, vulnerability management, and security performance at scale. The role requires deep Java, JVM, concurrency, distributed systems, identity, and security expertise, along with experience building scalable authorization systems and using AI to accelerate development. It offers a base salary of CAD 154,000–243,600, stock participation, RRSP matching, health coverage, flexible scheduling, and other benefits.

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