Senior Cloud Solutions Engineer
LambdaFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
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.
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.
Data streaming solutions for real-time processing
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.