Senior Software Engineer (Streaming AI)

Join Confluent as a Senior Software Engineer on the AI team, where you will take ownership of the infrastructure that enables our "in-place, at-scale" AI value proposition. You will architect systems that allow customers to run complex inference and AI agents directly on streaming data, driving Confluent's growth and redefining the possibilities of real-time data. This high-impact role requires a strong background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and networking, as well as proficiency in Java, Scala, C++, Go, or other statically typed languages.

• 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.
• Collaborate with teams across Confluent to optimize and enhance infrastructure for real-time data streaming use cases.
• BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in building and operating large-scale, high-availability systems
• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and networking
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, C++, Go, or other statically typed languages
• 2-5 years of industry experience designing, building, and supporting backend systems in production
• Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services
• Exposure to model serving, LLM/agent infrastructure, or streaming data systems
• Note - You don't need a background in ML research or model training — this role is about building and operating the platform that serves AI reliably at scale, not inventing the models