Senior Software Developer (REMOTE)
22h ago⚠️ Before applying, please carefully review all the job requirements
- Location:
- United States, New York
- Work Arrangement:
- Remote
- Experience:
- Required
- Job Type:
- Full Time
- Company:
- Elastic
- Salary:
- $135,900–215,100
- Posted:
- 2026-10-15
Job Overview
- A new opening is available for a Senior Developer Advocate. The work arrangement is listed as remote. The salary mentioned in the listing is $135,900–215,100. The listing places its emphasis on Git and GitHub and Artificial Intelligence. For general context: Git tracks code changes so teams can work on the same project without overwriting each other. Artificial intelligence is increasingly part of everyday software products. Read the details below carefully and use the application link on this page if the role matches your profile.
What These Requirements Mean in Practice
- ★ Git and GitHub: Tracking changes, working on branches, opening pull requests and resolving conflicts so a team can share code safely.
- ★ Artificial Intelligence: A general understanding of how AI systems learn from data, where they are useful, and where they can be unreliable.
Skills to Brush Up Before Applying
- ★ Git and GitHub: branching and merging, pull requests and code review, resolving merge conflicts
- ★ Artificial Intelligence: supervised versus unsupervised learning, common real-world use cases, limitations and bias
Who May Be a Good Fit for This Role?
- This role may be suitable for candidates who bring substantial experience and are comfortable owning technical decisions and supporting other team members. Those who are comfortable with Git and GitHub and Artificial Intelligence and enjoy building practical projects may find the requirements a good match. A remote arrangement may suit people who work well independently and communicate clearly in writing. This is editorial guidance only, and the employer makes the final decision on suitability.
Application Tips
- Applicants may want to highlight relevant experience with Git and GitHub and Artificial Intelligence in their CV. Because version control is mentioned, a GitHub profile with a few well-described repositories can make your skills easier to verify. If you have used AI tools or built small projects with language models, briefly describe what you built and how you checked the results. Since applications are sent by email, use a clear subject line that includes the role title and keep your message short, with your CV attached. A short, role-specific summary at the top of your CV usually reads better than a generic profile. These are general tips, not requirements stated by the employer.
Prepare for Your Interview
- These suggested questions can help you prepare for an interview by focusing on the skills, responsibilities, and technical areas relevant to this role. They are for preparation only and are not confirmed employer questions.
- Q: How do you resolve a merge conflict in a shared repository?
- Q: How would you explain the difference between traditional programming and machine learning to a non-technical person?
- Q: What is the difference between git merge and git rebase, and when would you use each?
- Q: Where could AI add value to a typical web application, and what risks should you plan for?
- Q: How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?
- Q: Tell us about a technical decision you owned and how you handled the trade-offs.
- Q: How do you review code and support less experienced teammates?
- Q: How do you approach learning a new tool or framework when you have a tight deadline?
You Can Use This Email to Apply for This Job
- To:
- candidate_accessibility@elastic.co
- Subject:
- Application: Senior Software Developer (REMOTE)
Hi, I am contacting you about the Senior Software Developer (REMOTE) role at Elastic. I would welcome a conversation about the role and how I could contribute to its priorities. I can share more about my background and approach in a conversation. Best regards,
Apply by email: candidate_accessibility@elastic.co
