Senior Software Engineer

Confluent4 days ago

Location

CA Remote Ontario

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

CAD 144,200 – 169,400

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

May 11, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Confluent is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of critical backend systems for their Stream Governance products. The ideal candidate will design and deliver highly scalable, secure, and distributed cloud-native services that underpin the company's data streaming platform, focusing on technologies like Confluent Schema Registry, Data Contracts, and Policies.

What you'll do

Platform Development: Develop and architect the cloud-native Stream Governance platform, creating multi-tenant, highly available, and scalable services for Kafka and real-time data

Technical Leadership: Drive projects from requirements through implementation, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and supporting other engineers via code and design reviews

System Architecture: Make critical architecture decisions balancing reliability, scalability, performance, and operability of distributed systems

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering and stakeholders to create and execute the roadmap for the Data Streaming Platform

Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and enhance the technology stack, ensuring alignment with industry trends and adoption of cutting-edge solutions

What we look for

Technical

Backend ProgrammingProficiency in at least one major backend language (Java, Go, C/C++, or Python) with strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design

Distributed SystemsHands-on experience with event-driven architectures, high-throughput services, and large-scale data pipelines

Cloud InfrastructureExperience running production services in public clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure) with containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes

Education

Academic QualificationBS, MS, or PhD in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience

Production Experience4+ years of industry experience designing, building, scaling, and operating backend systems in production

Technical LeadershipProven track record of driving projects, influencing architecture, and coordinating work across multiple teams

Skills

Required skills

Backend DevelopmentExpertise in designing and implementing complex backend services in cloud-native, microservices environments

System DesignAdvanced understanding of distributed system design, consistency, fault tolerance, and performance optimization

Nice to have

Data Streaming TechnologiesFamiliarity with Apache Kafka, Flink, or similar event streaming platforms

Open Source ContributionPrevious contributions to open-source projects, technical writing, or conference speaking

Compensation & benefits

Salary

CAD 144,200 – 169,400 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Stock options available as part of total compensation package

Remote Work

Full remote work arrangement with flexibility

Inclusive Workplace

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit
2
Technical Assessment — Comprehensive coding challenge and system design evaluation
3
Technical Interviews — Multiple rounds of in-depth technical interviews focusing on system design, coding skills, and problem-solving
4
Leadership and Cultural Fit Interview — Discussion with potential team leaders to assess communication skills, collaboration, and alignment with company values