Confluent

Senior Solutions Engineer (Networking)

India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Streaming, Cloud Computing, NetworkingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8-10+ years in a technical customer-facing role such as Solutions Engineering, Cloud Architect, or Network Engineer. Strong expertise in Cloud networking, particularly Azure or GCP, is required, along with a strong understanding of cloud networking concepts like hybrid and multi-cloud architecture, BGP routing, firewalling, DNS, private connectivity, and VPNs. Experience supporting enterprise customers with complex networking needs and hybrid environments, knowledge of on-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud networking patterns, familiarity with Confluent Platform, Apache Kafka, or similar data streaming platforms is a plus, and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and Kubernetes are considered bonuses. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

The Senior Solutions Engineer will act as a key technical advisor, designing and troubleshooting cloud networking architectures for customers integrating Confluent in hybrid or multi-cloud environments. They will advise on networking patterns including private networking, firewalling, NAT, DNS, routing, and identity-aware access, and support test and production deployments focusing on Confluent Cloud network integration. This role involves collaborating with sales teams in discovery sessions and architecture reviews, explaining Confluent’s networking model in the context of enterprise security and compliance, and sharing best practices through demos and talks. The engineer will also work closely with internal engineering and product teams to represent customer needs.

Skills

Cloud Networking
Hybrid Cloud
Multi-Cloud
Azure
GCP
Private Networking
Firewalling
NAT
DNS
Routing
Identity-Aware Access
Confluent Cloud
Enterprise Security
Compliance
Data Streaming

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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