Senior Software Engineer Job at Confluent (Portland)

Senior Software Engineer

Confluent

Location:
United States , Portland

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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:

4+ 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

Nice to have:

Experience in one or more of the following domains: storage, compute orchestration, networking, security, or performance engineering
Familiarity with Kubernetes, service meshes, and cloud-native architectures
Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects

What we offer:

Remote-First Work
Robust Insurance Benefits
Flexible Time Away
The Best Teammates
Experience Ambassadors
Open and Honest Culture
Well-Being and Growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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