Confluent is seeking a Backend Software Engineer for their Cloud Traffic and Networking team, which is responsible for building and managing the networking fabric of Confluent Cloud.
The role focuses on the performance, security, reliability, and cost optimizations for all traffic that ingresses and egresses a customer's Kafka cluster on Confluent Cloud.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in building large-scale distributed systems, particularly in managing network data planes for containerized workloads in the cloud.
Responsibilities include building the software for the Confluent Cloud network data plane platform, driving execution of software projects, building upon open source software, and troubleshooting issues across a complex technical stack.
Requirements:
A BS or MS in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure/cloud networking experience.
Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development are necessary.
Experience in building and operating large-scale systems is essential.
A solid understanding at a systems level (disk, network, operating systems, etc.) is required.
The candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams.
Proficiency in C++, Go, Python, or other statically typed languages is required.
Experience or knowledge with public clouds (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is necessary.
Benefits:
Confluent promotes a culture of belonging, ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to lead and grow.
The company is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, with employment decisions based on job-related criteria without regard to personal characteristics protected by law.
