Staff Software Engineer

Confluent

Staff Software Engineer I focusing on building high-performance infrastructure solutions for Confluent Cloud while optimizing real-time data streaming capabilities.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $235,700 - $277,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and operate large-scale, high-performance infrastructure that powers Confluent Cloud.
Build foundational software to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency across cloud environments.
Work on distributed systems challenges such as consensus algorithms, failover strategies, and resource allocation.
Collaborate with teams across Confluent to optimize and enhance infrastructure for real-time data streaming use cases.
Troubleshoot and improve system reliability, observability, and performance across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Contribute to open-source projects and leverage open-source technologies to drive business impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience
Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and networking.
Experience in building and operating large-scale, high-availability systems.
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services.
Solid grasp of systems operations (disk, networking, OS-level optimizations).
Proficiency in Java, Scala, C++, Go, or other statically typed languages.
A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

distributed systemscloud infrastructurenetworkinghigh-availability systemsJavaScalaC++Gosystem operationsobservability

Soft Skills

problem-solvingself-startercollaborationadaptabilitycommunication

Certifications

BS in computer scienceMS in computer sciencePhD in computer science