Confluent

2026 Confluent Software Engineering Intern Opportunity (Remote, London)

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Streaming, Real-time Infrastructure, SoftwareIndustries

About Confluent

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.

It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.

One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.

About the Role

We are a team of passionate engineers who love solving complex distributed systems and infrastructure problems. Real-time infrastructure is the future, and we are creating a new category for it - ‘Data in Motion’.

Your placement internship will be a remote opportunity for a full year that introduces you to Confluent's culture and enables faster learning, onboarding, and coaching.

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software that will touch production and have a customer-facing impact.
  • Follow best practices for software development and participate in code reviews.
  • Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Help build the next generation Kafka by continuing to push the boundaries of distributed system design.

What You Will Bring

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Math, or a related technical field with a graduation date between December 2026- August 2027
  • Self-motivated and able to drive projects with mentorship and project requirements
  • Ability to work effectively in teams and strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms and are proficient in at least one of these languages: Java/Scala, C, C++, Go
  • Smart, humble, and empathetic
  • Driven and excited about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative, and quickly growing software development environment
  • Interested in building large-scale distributed systems in the cloud and are excited to make an impact

What Gives You an Edge

  • Exposure to tools or frameworks like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or Kubernetes is a plus

Come As You Are

Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Employment Details

  • Employment Type: FullTime
  • Location Type: Remote

Skills

Java
Scala
C
C++
Go
Data Structures
Algorithms
Distributed Systems
Software Development
Code Reviews

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$443.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.
Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.
Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.
Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.
Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.
WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.
Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.
The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.
Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.
Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.
The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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