[Remote] Senior Software Engineer II at Confluent

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Streaming, Cloud Computing, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of software development experience, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, secure, highly available, low latency, high-quality systems. Deep technical expertise in hyper-scale distributed systems engineering, experience running production services in the cloud, and participation in on-call rotations are required. Expertise in cloud-native technology, including networking and security, prior experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, and a strong understanding of cloud best practices are essential. The role also requires the ability to influence others through effective communication and collaboration, proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams, and strong prioritization skills. A BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience, is necessary, with an advanced degree being preferred.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer II will contribute to key initiatives for the Stream Governance product, including critical services like Confluent Stream Catalog, Stream Lineage, and Data Portal. They will design and develop a cloud-native, multi-tenant service for Stream Governance, collaborating with the team and stakeholders. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring, and enabling the engineering team to tackle complex distributed data challenges at scale. Responsibilities include architecting complex engineering systems, partnering across engineering to execute roadmaps, evaluating and enhancing the platform's technology stack, and solving complicated technical projects with high quality. The engineer will also be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining a mission-critical service with a 99.99 SLA across multiple cloud regions and enhancing the stability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence of critical systems.

Skills

Cloud-native development

Multi-tenant services

Distributed systems

Kafka

Real-time data

Data governance

Technical leadership

Mentoring

System architecture

API design

Scalability

High availability

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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