Principal PM: Apache Flink & Real-Time Data Streaming

Confluent; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent is seeking a Principal Product Manager to own the complete strategy and execution for Apache Flink across Confluent Cloud and Platform. This high-leverage IC role requires translating complex systems into a clear strategy and operating independently.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in product management for technical software or cloud services, with deep technical expertise in distributed systems, data engineering, and cloud.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience in technical software or cloud services.
• Proven ability to own and deliver product strategy for complex cloud data products.
• Experience leading product development from early PMF to revenue.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the multi-year product strategy and roadmap for Apache Flink across cloud and on-prem products.
• Establish structured processes to align product, engineering, GTM, and executive stakeholders.
• Identify high-leverage, 0-to-1 product opportunities for Flink and adjacent areas.
• Define how Confluent Flink offerings will work across Confluent and IBM product portfolio.

Skills

Product management

Distributed systems

Data engineering

Cloud services

Streaming technologies

API design

Programming languages

Open-source

Leadership

Lifecycle management

Job description

Confluent is seeking a Principal Product Manager to own the complete strategy and execution for Apache Flink across Confluent Cloud and Platform. This high-leverage IC role requires translating complex systems into a clear strategy and operating independently.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in product management for technical software or cloud services, with deep technical expertise in distributed systems, data engineering, and cloud.