Remote Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud-Native Data Streaming

Confluent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 197,400 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity offers

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

Confluent, based in New York, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to lead the design and implementation of critical backend systems for their data streaming platform. In this role, you will develop cloud-native, multi-tenant services, ensuring high reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in backend systems, proficiency in major programming languages, and a strong background in distributed systems and cloud services. Confluent fosters an inclusive environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience designing, building, scaling, and operating backend systems in production.
• Deep proficiency in at least one major backend programming language.
• Hands‑on experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Expertise in cloud-native technology, including networking & security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and architect the cloud-native Stream Governance platform.
• Own and lead the end-to-end design and implementation of backend services.
• Drive projects from requirements through implementation and operation in production.
• Solve complicated technical projects with high quality.

Skills

Java

Go

C/C++

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking & security

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or engineering

Job description

Confluent, based in New York, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to lead the design and implementation of critical backend systems for their data streaming platform. In this role, you will develop cloud-native, multi-tenant services, ensuring high reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in backend systems, proficiency in major programming languages, and a strong background in distributed systems and cloud services. Confluent fosters an inclusive environment focused on collaboration and innovation.