Senior Software Engineer

About the role

This position focuses on developing the core infrastructure that enables AI capabilities within Confluent Cloud. You will architect systems allowing customers to run complex inference and AI agents directly on real-time data streams, removing the need for separate data processing stacks. Your work will directly influence Confluent's expansion and the advancement of real-time data applications.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create and maintain large-scale, high-performance infrastructure supporting Confluent Cloud.
• Develop core software to enhance the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of cloud environments.
• Address distributed systems challenges, including consensus mechanisms, failover procedures, and resource management.
• Collaborate with various Confluent teams to refine and improve infrastructure for real-time data streaming needs.
• Diagnose and enhance system dependability, observability, and performance across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of professional experience in designing, building, and supporting backend systems in production environments.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and networking principles.
• Proven ability to build and manage large-scale, highly available systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and their associated services.
• Fluency in Java, Scala, C++, Go, or similar statically typed programming languages.
• A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with model serving, LLM/agent infrastructure, or streaming data systems.

Skills & tools

• Java
• Scala
• C++
• Go
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Networking

Practical notes

• Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.
• Travel is not expected for this position.
• Benefits include equity.
• Confluent is an IBM subsidiary. By applying, you acknowledge that your personal information may be shared with IBM affiliates involved in the recruitment process.