Senior Software Engineer II

Confluent5 days ago

Location

New York, New York

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 197,400 – 232,000

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Software Engineer

Posted

May 20, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

A Senior Software Engineer II role at Confluent focusing on Stream Governance products, where you'll lead the design and delivery of critical, cloud-native distributed services that ensure data quality and integrity across event streaming platforms. The role demands advanced technical leadership in developing scalable, secure backend systems with high availability across multiple cloud environments.

What you'll do

Platform Development: Develop and architect cloud-native Stream Governance platform with multi-tenant, highly available services

Service Design: Lead end-to-end design and implementation of complex backend services in microservices environment

Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and support through code and design reviews

System Optimization: Evaluate and enhance platform technology stack to maintain cutting-edge performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders to create and execute roadmaps for data streaming platform

What we look for

Technical

Backend Systems7+ years experience designing and scaling production backend systems

Cloud ExpertiseStrong production experience with public cloud platforms and containerization

Education

Computer Science DegreeBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience

Technical LeadershipProven track record of driving projects and influencing architecture

Production SystemsExperience managing mission-critical services with high availability SLAs

Skills

Required skills

Backend ProgrammingProficiency in at least one major backend language like Java, Go, C/C++, or Python

Distributed SystemsExperience with event-driven architectures, high-throughput services, and large-scale data pipelines

Cloud InfrastructureHands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, including containerized workloads

System DesignStrong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design

Technical LeadershipAbility to drive projects, mentor teams, and make critical architectural decisions

Nice to have

Data StreamingFamiliarity with Apache Kafka, Flink, or similar streaming technologies

Multi-Region ServicesExperience building mission-critical, multi-tenant services

Open SourceContributions to open source projects or technical writing

Cloud Native TechnologiesDeep understanding of networking, security, and containerization

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 197,400 – 232,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity

Stock options or equity compensation

Remote Work

Flexible remote work arrangement

Inclusive Culture

Commitment to diversity, equality, and belonging

Career Growth

Opportunities for technical and leadership development

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
2
Technical Phone Interview — Detailed discussion of technical skills, system design, and past projects
3
Onsite/Virtual Interviews — Multiple rounds including system design, coding, and leadership/cultural fit interviews
4
Final Review — Team and leadership assessment of interview feedback and candidate compatibility