[Remote] Senior Software Engineer at Confluent

British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Streaming, Cloud Computing, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant software, product, and/or security engineering experience. Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development, experience building and operating large-scale systems in the Cloud, and a solid understanding of basic systems operations (disk, network, operating systems, etc.) are required. Proficiency in Java, Scala, C/C++, Go, or other statically typed languages is necessary. Experience in both frontend and backend stacks, security, identity and access management, and public clouds (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

As a core member of the Identity & Authentication team, you will design and implement robust identity lifecycle management for users and services, as well as scalable authentication methods like OAuth and mTLS. You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and security teams to build frictionless yet secure access solutions, directly enhancing the company's security posture. Responsibilities include independently driving project execution and deployment to production with a focus on quality and customer impact, troubleshooting issues, performing root cause analysis, and improving operations for complex problems across all clouds. You will also produce clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to team standards and security best practices, and deliver value for customers by tackling their most challenging problems.

Skills

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

OAuth

mTLS

Distributed Systems Design

Software Engineering

Product Engineering

Security Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Production Deployment

Code Quality

Security Best Practices

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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