Confluent is focused on transforming how data moves and what can be achieved with it, enabling companies to react faster and deliver dynamic experiences.
The role involves building the next-generation Telemetry Platform to enhance the Confluent Cloud platform's scalability.
The Telemetry Platform collects metrics and traces from services to provide insights for service operators and customers.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with the team and stakeholders to design, architect, and develop a secure multi-tenant Cloud Platform.
You will address complex distributed systems problems at scale and build services that operate across various cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Responsibilities include independently driving complex technical projects, building backend services, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring operational readiness of services.
Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years of industry experience in designing, building, scaling, and supporting backend systems in production.
A solid understanding of software engineering practices, including code reviews, quality focus, and documentation.
Strong programming and algorithmic skills with proficiency in a major programming language such as Java, Go, C/C++, or Python.
Experience in configuring and deploying distributed systems and microservices using modern tools like Kubernetes and Helm.
Strong project delivery and communication skills are essential.
Experience in driving operational excellence for large production services is required.
A strong sense of customer centricity, teamwork, technical leadership, and mentorship is necessary.
A BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
Benefits:
Confluent promotes a culture of belonging and values diverse perspectives, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead and grow.
The company is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, making employment decisions based on job-related criteria without discrimination.
Employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.
