Principal Engineer – Kafka Connect & Data Streaming Leader

International Business Machines Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent in Boston is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical vision, architecture, execution, and operations of Confluent Connectors, ensuring scalable and reliable data streaming across systems. As an IC leader, you will guide the Connect team, collaborate with product management and engineering leadership, and drive innovation to outpace competitors while delivering impact for customers.

We value questions, mentorship, and a culture of excellence as data streams move near

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management, engineering leadership, and stakeholders to evolve Confluent Connect and define the roadmap.
• Steer the long-term direction of Confluent Kafka connectors and drive team mission.
• Define the technical charter for Connect and create competitive advantages through innovation.
• Mentor engineers and leads, provide feedback and support personal development goals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and prioritise high-impact initiatives.
• Lead engineering teams across regions, ensuring hiring, communication, and execution quality.
• Establish processes for quality and operational maturity of the team.

Job description

Confluent in Boston is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical vision, architecture, execution, and operations of Confluent Connectors, ensuring scalable and reliable data streaming across systems. As an IC leader, you will guide the Connect team, collaborate with product management and engineering leadership, and drive innovation to outpace competitors while delivering impact for customers.

We value questions, mentorship, and a culture of excellence as data streams move near