Staff Software Engineer
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Staff Software Engineer I designing and operating infrastructure for Confluent's Cloud services. Focusing on scalable, high-performance solutions across distributed systems and cloud technologies.
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 2+ 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:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development

















