The role involves advancing the innovation of Apache Kafka within Confluent and the open source community.
The team consists of passionate engineers who enjoy solving complex distributed systems and infrastructure problems.
You will work with highly respected Apache Kafka committers and PMC members to shape the next generation of Kafka APIs, Protocols, and Streams.
Responsibilities include independently driving the design and execution of complex projects end-to-end.
You will contribute to the advancement of the Apache Kafka project and work with customers to understand their requirements.
The position requires representing the team in cross-functional design and architecture meetings.
You will provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers and collaborate with them to make decisions that benefit Apache Kafka and Confluent.
Requirements:
A BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in distributed systems, query, and stream processing is necessary.
Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development are essential.
Experience in building and operating highly scalable and performant systems is required.
A solid understanding of basic systems operations, including disk, network, and operating systems, is necessary.
The candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams.
Proficiency in Java, Scala, or other statically typed languages is required.
Benefits:
The company promotes a culture of belonging, ensuring that diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged.
Employees are provided with opportunities to lead, grow, and challenge what is possible within the organization.
Confluent is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, ensuring that employment decisions are based on job-related criteria without discrimination.
