[Remote] Senior Solutions Engineer (Ontario, Canada) at Confluent

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data Streaming Platform, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in Solutions Engineering or a similar role, with demonstrated expertise in event-driven architecture, data integration and processing techniques, and database/data warehouse technologies. Experience with cloud architecture, migrations, deployment, application development, automation, GitOps, and Kubernetes is required. Proficiency in Java, Python, or SQL, along with relevant technical certifications (Cloud Developer/Architect, Data Engineering & Integration), is necessary. Strong self-starter behavior, a passion for learning, and exceptional presentation and communication skills are essential, with the ability to present to diverse audiences from developers to C-level executives. Bilingual (French/English) skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

The Solutions Engineer will partner with Account Executives to serve as the key technical advisor to customers, driving early-stage evaluations and enabling ongoing value realization. This role involves understanding customer business needs, developing technical designs, facilitating discussions on the art of the possible, and driving creative solutions to overcome technical roadblocks. Responsibilities include advancing data streaming use-cases from conception to go-live, executing technical proofs of concept, conducting discovery sessions, providing thought leadership through talks and workshops, guiding customers on best practices for operational maturity, analyzing consumption trends for optimization opportunities, and collaborating with Product and Engineering teams. The role also requires forging strong relationships with key customer stakeholders and acting as a dependable partner.

Skills

Data Streaming

Technical Proofs of Concept

Discovery Sessions

Whiteboard Sessions

Technical Talks

Workshops

Hands-on Help

Best Practices

Solutions Engineering

Sales Process

Technical Advisor

Technical Designs

Customer Success

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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