Senior Engineering Manager - Developer Tools - Search at Elastic

, , Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Roadmap Definition, Project Planning, Execution Guidance, Mentoring, API Design, Code Generation, Open-Source Development, Developer Experience, Quality Assurance, Consistency, Servant Leadership, Performance Management, Static Programming Languages, Dynamic Programming Languages

Industry

Software Development

Description

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 The Developer Tools Team builds the client libraries and ecosystem integrations that enable developers to easily and effectively build on Elastic products. The team maintains Elasticsearch language clients across eight programming languages and develops integrations with third-party frameworks and platforms, particularly within the AI ecosystem. Our focus is on delivering tools and APIs that “just work,” with a strong emphasis on quality, consistency, and developer experience. We are a collaborative, open-source–driven team that values clear communication, solid technical judgment, and thoughtful execution. We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead this globally distributed team of 12 engineers. In this role, you will contribute to roadmap definition and project planning and own the successful delivery of those plans. You will partner closely with the Technical Leads and Product Manager to guide execution, coordinate priorities, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. What You Will Be Doing Own delivery for the Developer Tools team, ensuring timely, high-quality releases aligned with Elasticsearch schedules and key milestones Partner closely with Product Management and Technical Leadership to define roadmaps, priorities, and execution plans Drive efficient, time-boxed delivery in a fast-moving, multi-stakeholder environment Lead and mentor a globally distributed team of language-specialist engineers Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term maintainability and developer experience Coordinate work across client libraries, integrations, and third-party ecosystems Ensure consistency and quality across languages, frameworks, and platforms Collaborate with Documentation, Support, and internal platform teams to deliver a complete developer experience Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture with strong ownership and accountability Use data, feedback, and industry trends to continuously improve delivery and prioritization What You Bring Proven experience (5+ years) leading and scaling engineering teams, including remote management, performance management, and servant leadership Strong engineering background with significant experience across static and dynamic programming languages A results-oriented mindset with a strong bias to action, enabling teams to move quickly while delivering meaningful impact Deep understanding of open-source development, developer communities, and building high-quality developer-facing tools Solid knowledge of API design and code generation principles, and a keen interest in the AI ecosystem Ability to coordinate and align multiple roadmaps across different language ecosystems and functional areas Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for engineers, product managers, leadership, partners, and users 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 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/affirmative action employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 candidate_accessibility@elastic.co We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Elasticsearch develops and distributes encryption software and technology that is subject to U.S. 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. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineering Manager will own the delivery for the Developer Tools team, ensuring timely, high-quality releases aligned with Elasticsearch schedules. This includes partnering with Product Management and Technical Leadership to define roadmaps, priorities, and execution plans while leading and mentoring a globally distributed team.