About the job
At Confluent, we are not merely enhancing technology; we are revolutionizing the way data flows and what it enables the world to achieve. Our platform ensures that data is always in motion, streaming in near real-time, allowing businesses to respond more swiftly, innovate intelligently, and create experiences that are as dynamic as their environments.
We are looking for individuals who embody curiosity and collaboration. If you thrive on asking challenging questions, providing constructive feedback, and supporting your colleagues, you will fit right in. We value teamwork over ego and celebrate the contributions of every smart and inquisitive team member.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
About Our Team
The Business Technology team is responsible for developing the internal applications that serve as Confluent’s backbone for revenue management, forecasting, and operational efficiency. We create strategic web applications that facilitate deal lifecycle processes, pricing, quoting, and planning tools utilized by Sales, Finance, and Customer Success teams.
Our applications empower data-driven decision-making prior to resource allocation, enabling stakeholders to plan proactively, optimize resources, and manage expenditures confidently. We focus on crafting internal-facing applications that drive significant business impact, efficiency, and scalability.
About the Role
We are in search of an outstanding Staff Software Engineer who possesses a blend of deep technical knowledge and the capability to shape architectural frameworks, influence cross-functional partners, and lead open-ended initiatives across teams. You will oversee the comprehensive design and implementation of complex systems, pinpoint critical challenges, and establish best practices for other engineers to emulate.
This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about resolving tangible business challenges with practical, sustainable solutions rather than focusing on large-scale consumer applications. You should be comfortable navigating from hands-on implementation to technical strategy and stakeholder engagement.
What You Will Do
Lead the architecture, design, and development of impactful internal web applications that facilitate deal lifecycle, pricing, quoting, forecasting, and planning processes.
Take ownership of intricate, cross-team technical projects from initial problem identification through design, implementation, deployment, and long-term enhancement.
Identify and promote high-leverage technical investments that enhance reliability, performance, developer productivity, and user experience across various applications and services.
Design and refine microservices, APIs, and other system components to ensure robustness and scalability.
