Software Engineer, Kubernetes Platform

About the Role

At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into innovative solutions. We develop leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that impact businesses and society worldwide. Joining our team means collaborating with diverse technologies and industries to design, develop, and deliver products driving digital transformation. We foster a culture centered on innovation, growth, and continuous learning, providing tools and opportunities for career advancement while creating software that transforms the world.

Role Overview

Confluent is pioneering a new category of data infrastructure centered on data in motion. This technology underpins many modern conveniences such as streaming services, retail curbside pickups, and digital payments by enabling instantaneous access to constantly flowing business data. We offer a cloud-native platform that acts as the intelligent connective tissue, allowing real-time data streaming across organizations for digital innovation and competitiveness.

We seek driven, self-motivated individuals ready to tackle challenging problems and help realize Confluent's vast potential. This is an opportunity to carve your own path, take calculated risks, and collaborate to solve significant challenges. We value diverse teams and support growth at all career stages.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree.

Technical and Professional Requirements

• Deep knowledge of distributed systems architecture and development principles.
• Strong grasp of the Kubernetes ecosystem and its components.
• Experience designing, building, and reliably operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Understanding of key system operations such as storage management, networking, and operating system fundamentals.
• Ability to self-manage and collaborate effectively within team settings.
• Programming proficiency in Go, Python, C++, or other statically typed languages.
• Familiarity with major public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Preferred Additional Experience

• Hands-on experience with Golang and Kubernetes Container Network Interface (CNI) technologies.
• Practical Kubernetes operational expertise.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure and cloud networking domains.