[Remote] Senior Software Engineer at Confluent

India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data StreamingIndustries

Requirements

2 to 6 years of hands-on software engineering experience
Self starters who are able to quickly ramp up on the important bits of our overall product
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Containerized deployments with Kubernetes, including custom operators and resource definitions; Modern Java-based microservices; Java build and release management; Enterprise security
Basic understanding of distributed systems design and development
Basic understanding of systems engineering (CPU, memory, disk, network)
Ability to move fast and iterate with a sense of urgency while delivering results without surprises
A growth mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and take on customers problems
Experience working in remote-first and asynchronous work environments
A degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Additional Highly Desirable Experience: Experience using and/or working on data infrastructure such as SQL databases, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink or Apache Spark; Experience with open-source software communities (e.g. under the umbrella of the Apache Software Foundation or Cloud Native Computing Foundation)

Responsibilities

Deliver on well-defined tasks in service of our product and business goals
Dive into the inner workings of Confluent Platform and learn the necessary parts of Apache Flink to build a fully integrated product
Work on the end-to-end lifecycle of Flink jobs – from deployment of Flink to ensuring performant execution on clusters
Work on Kubernetes operators, Java-based microservices and Apache Flink itself
Build and operate a sophisticated build and verification pipeline to quickly implement, test and release products to a number of target platforms
Add missing features to Flink or improve the stability of Flink based on customer needs or frequent errors
Support customers in running their Flink workloads with confidence as the last line of defense for internal support and field teams
Build up deep expertise about stream processing, distributed systems and Apache Flink

Skills

Apache Flink

Kubernetes

Java

Microservices

Stream Processing

Operators

Data Streaming

Confluent Platform

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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