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Elastic

Search and ObservabilityMountain View, USA3200 employeesFounded 2012www.elastic.coBarcelonaMadrid

Elastic is a search and observability company best known for developing Elasticsearch, the open-source search and analytics engine, along with the Elastic Stack (ELK) and its cloud-based solutions. With its global headquarters in Mountain View, California, the company operates as a distributed enterprise, employing thousands of staff worldwide. Its technology is foundational for enterprise search, security analytics, and observability, serving a broad range of industries and customers globally.

In Spain, Elastic maintains a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, hosting a substantial number of its engineering and sales teams. The company is known for its distributed-first work culture which is highly compatible with international professionals. Working at Elastic offers the flexibility to collaborate with diverse teams across EMEA and globally, making it particularly attractive for those relocating to Spain. The open roles, including numerous software engineering positions for Elasticsearch and observability products, reflect a robust and sustained investment in the Spanish talent pool.

Company History

Elastic was founded in 2012 by Shay Banon, initially to manage a search platform for his wife's cooking app. The company developed Elasticsearch into a leading suite of search, observability, and security solutions. It went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ESTC) in 2018 to expand its cloud services. Today, Elastic maintains a broad global footprint with offices in over 40 countries.

For International Professionals

  • Elastic is highly flexible with remote work; many roles in Spain are configured for hybrid or fully remote setups, reducing the relocation pressure.
  • The Barcelona office is one of the company's primary engineering hubs in EMEA, with teams working on core Elasticsearch and cloud offerings.
  • Knowledge of English is essential, but additional languages like French, German, or Arabic are specifically needed for sales role positions.
  • The company's culture likely supports a smooth integration for expats, with diverse teams and regular global hackathons.
  • Perks include tangible benefits like equity, learning budgets, and generous parental leave, The specific details are given in the offer.

Open Positions (27)

€42,800 – €127,200/year