Senior Software Engineer

Confluent Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote, California

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Join Confluent Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data streaming. We are not just building technology; we are fundamentally redefining how data moves and what the world can achieve with it. At Confluent, data is always in motion, enabling companies to react with unprecedented speed, develop more intelligent solutions, and deliver customer experiences as dynamic as the global landscape. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on asking challenging questions, fostering open and honest feedback, and supporting each other in a collaborative environment. We value collective achievement over individual accolades, bringing together smart, curious individuals united by a common goal to achieve something truly significant.
• As a Senior Software Engineer on the Control Plane for Kafka (CPK) team, also known as the Kora Control Plane team, you will be at the forefront of managing the entire lifecycle of Kafka clusters operated by Confluent. Your responsibilities will encompass the development and ongoing maintenance of all critical services and tools essential for provisioning, operating, and updating these clusters. The components you will work on are instrumental in orchestrating numerous downstream dependencies, facilitating the creation, configuration, and activation of new Kafka clusters, as well as managing and updating existing ones to incorporate the latest Kafka features for our customers.
• In this senior role, you will be empowered to independently drive the design and execution of complex, end-to-end projects. You will be a key contributor to the continuous advancement of our Kafka control plane systems and services, ensuring they remain robust, scalable, and performant. A significant aspect of your role will involve engaging directly with customers to deeply understand their requirements and to ensure their success with our platform. You will also represent the team in critical cross-functional design and architecture meetings, contributing your expertise to broader strategic decisions.
• Furthermore, you will provide invaluable guidance and mentorship to fellow engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. Your collaborative efforts with other engineers will be crucial in making informed decisions that benefit both the Apache Kafka ecosystem and Confluent's platform. You will be responsible for observing all functional and non-functional requirements of these critical systems and ensuring they meet our stringent availability and performance goals. This includes actively supporting these systems in production, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements.
• We encourage you to brainstorm innovative ideas with your peers, driving continuous innovation in the realm of resource management and delivering the best possible experience to our customers. Your work will directly impact the reliability and scalability of Confluent's core offerings, enabling businesses worldwide to harness the power of real-time data. This role demands a strong technical foundation, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building distributed systems that operate at scale. You will be instrumental in ensuring that our Kafka control plane is not only functional but also a market-leading solution, setting new benchmarks for data streaming management.
• This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology within a rapidly growing company that is a leader in the data streaming space. You will be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Your contributions will have a tangible impact on our products and our customers' success. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and make a significant difference in the world of data. Embrace the challenge of building and operating highly scalable and performant systems that are the backbone of modern data-driven businesses. Your expertise will be key to maintaining and enhancing the critical infrastructure that powers Confluent's platform.

🎯 Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in distributed systems, query and stream processing.
• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development.
• Experience building and operating highly scalable and performant systems.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala or other statically typed languages.
• A strong background in distributed storage systems or databases (nice-to-have).
• Experience/knowledge with public clouds (AWS, Azure or GCP) (nice-to-have).

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Remote work flexibility within California.

Skills & Technologies

Java

Scala

React

AWS

Azure

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Confluent Inc.

Confluent Inc. delivers a cloud-native data streaming platform built around Apache Kafka. It provides real-time data pipelines, stream processing, and event-driven architecture tools for enterprises. The company offers managed services, connectors, and analytics to unify data across on-premises and cloud environments. Industries use Confluent to power fraud detection, IoT, logistics, and customer experiences. Founded by Kafka creators, it operates globally with offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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