Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.
It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
About the Role:
Our team’s mission is to advance the innovation of Apache Kafka both within Confluent and the open source community. We are a team of passionate engineers who love solving complex distributed systems and infrastructure problems. Our team includes highly respected Apache Kafka committers and PMC members that you will be working with to help shape the next generation of Kafka APIs, Kafka Protocols and Kafka Streams.
You will be instrumental in driving technical projects end-to-end, working closely with the team and key stakeholders to design, architect, and develop top‑notch solutions.
Contribute towards the execution of complex projects
Contribute advancement to the Apache Kafka project
Collaborate with other engineers and make decision which benefits Apache Kafka and Confluent
What You Will Bring:
Pursued a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Math, or a related technical field with a graduation date between 2023
- May 2025
Self-motivated and able to drive projects with mentorship and project requirements
Ability to work effectively in teams and strong verbal and written communication skills
Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms and are proficient in at least one of these languages:
Java/Scala, C, C++, Go
Smart, humble, and empathetic
Driven and excited about the challenges of a fast‑paced, innovative, and quickly growing software development environment
Interested in building large‑scale distributed systems in the cloud and are excited to make an impact
Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.
Come As You Are
Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job‑related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Global Benefits to Help You Do Your Best Work
Remote-First Work
Robust Insurance Benefits
Flexible Time Away
The Best Teammates
Open and Honest Culture
Well-Being and Growth
Leadership Principles Define How we Act
Our Leadership Principles outline a shared set of expectations for how we think and behave y’re an extension of our company values which we all live each day. You can learn more here .
Confluent is Remote-First
We care about how you work, not where. Confluent is built for flexibility, so we encourage you to apply from anywhere. But we also know that trust and purpose are built face‑to‑face. That’s why we combine remote freedom with in‑person onboarding to jumpstart your journey. It’s the best of both worlds: the autonomy you want with the community you need. Read why we prioritize in‑person onboarding
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