Staff Software Engineer - Apache Kafka

CONFLUENT

Remote
Remote
Apache kafka software development
Technical leadership
Collaborate with apache kafka community
Confluent is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Apache Kafka to enhance their data streaming platform. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in complex systems projects, and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with the Apache community and internal teams to drive significant features and improvements

Job Summary

  • We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it, putting information in motion, streaming in near real-time.
  • As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader whose work significantly impacts the product, engineering organization, and customer success.
  • 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.

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Confluent is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in Apache Kafka to enhance their data streaming platform. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, extensive experience in complex systems projects, and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with the Apache community and internal teams to drive significant features and improvements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Apache Kafka software development
  • Technical leadership
  • Collaborate with Apache Kafka community
  • Drive complex projects
  • Mentor and grow team
  • Insist on high quality software

Nice-to-have

  • Ask hard questions
  • Give honest feedback
  • Show up for each other
  • No egos, no solo acts
  • Curious humans pushing toward something bigger

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years driving staff-level technical initiatives
  • Track record of delivering complex systems projects
  • Prior experience as a committer/PMC or core maintainer on Apache Kafka or similar project

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Not specified

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