Staff Software Engineer - Flink Control Plane at Confluent

## Role Overview As a Staff Software Engineer in the Flink Platform team at Confluent, you will be at the forefront of building a robust control plane for the Flink product. Your work will be critical to advancing Confluent's Data in Motion initiative, providing the industry with solutions that cater to evolving stream processing demands. This role involves developing control plane services that orchestrate Flink job lifecycles, building Kubernetes operators for serverless resource management, and designing APIs for job management and multi-tenancy. Your expertise will ensure high reliability and efficiency in our Flink platform. ## A Day in the Life Your day-to-day activities will include: * **Developing and maintaining control plane services:** Writing and deploying code to manage Flink job submissions, scaling, and recovery. * **Building Kubernetes operators:** Creating and maintaining operators for serverless resource management. * **Designing APIs:** Crafting and implementing APIs for job management, multi-tenancy, and isolation. * **Code reviews and testing:** Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and writing unit and integration tests. * **Collaboration:** Working closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to define and implement new features. * **Problem-solving:** Troubleshooting and resolving production issues. * **Documentation:** Creating and maintaining technical documentation for the components you work on. * **Mentoring:** Guiding and mentoring junior engineers. * **Team meetings:** Participating in team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions. ## Why Remote, United States? This role is based remotely within the United States, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the country. Confluent embraces remote work, recognizing the benefits of a diverse and geographically distributed team. Working remotely allows you to optimize your work environment for maximum productivity and work-life balance. The United States provides a rich talent pool and a strong technological infrastructure, making it an ideal location for this role. ## Career Path At Confluent, we are committed to providing opportunities for growth and development. As a Staff Software Engineer, you can advance your career in several directions: * **Principal Engineer:** Focus on technical leadership, guiding the team on architectural decisions and complex technical challenges. * **Engineering Manager:** Lead a team of engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. * **Architect:** Define the overall architecture of the Flink platform, ensuring it meets the needs of our customers and the business. * **Technical Product Manager:** Work closely with product management to define the roadmap for the Flink platform. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. ## Salary & Benefits The estimated salary range for this position in the United States is $160,000 to $240,000 per year. In addition to a competitive salary, Confluent offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: * **Health Insurance:** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. * **Retirement:** 401(k) plan with company match. * **Paid Time Off:** Generous paid time off and holidays. * **Parental Leave:** Paid parental leave for new parents. * **Flexible Spending Accounts:** Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA). * **Life Insurance:** Life insurance and disability coverage. * **Employee Assistance Program:** Employee assistance program (EAP). * **Professional Development:** Professional development opportunities. * **Wellness Programs:** Wellness programs to support your physical and mental health. * **Employee Referral Program:** Employee referral program. * **Company-Sponsored Events:** Company-sponsored events and activities. * **Commuter Benefits:** Commuter benefits to help with transportation costs. ## Confluent Culture At Confluent, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We encourage our employees to ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. We are one team, working together to build the next generation of data streaming platform. ## How to Apply If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application online through our careers website. Be sure to include a resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. ## FAQ 1. **What is the Flink Platform team?** The Flink Platform team is responsible for building a robust control plane for the Flink product, leveraging advanced database storage to ensure high reliability and efficiency. 2. **What are the key responsibilities of this role?** Key responsibilities include developing control plane services, building Kubernetes operators, designing APIs, and ensuring code quality and maintainability. 3. **What qualifications are required for this role?** Qualifications include 10+ years of relevant software development experience, deep knowledge of distributed systems orchestration, and excellent communication skills. 4. **What is the career path for this role?** Potential career paths include Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Architect, and Technical Product Manager. 5. **What benefits does Confluent offer?** Confluent offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. 6. **What is the work environment like at Confluent?** Confluent fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. 7. **Is this a remote position?** Yes, this position is based remotely within the United States. 8. **What is the salary range for this position?** The estimated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $240,000 per year. 9. **What is the interview process like?** The interview process typically includes a phone screening, technical interview, and interviews with the hiring manager and team members. 10. **How does Confluent support diversity and inclusion? **We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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