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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Streaming AI (Remote - Ontario / British Columbia) - **Company:** Confluent, Inc - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $144,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Scala (Programming Language), Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Core Data, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Machine Learning Operations, Stream Processing, Confluent, Golang - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pg2lkh0ysm ## About the Role * 2-5 years of industry experience designing, building, and supporting backend systems in production. * Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and networking. * Experience in building and operating large-scale, high-availability systems. * Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services. * Proficiency in Java, Scala, C++, Go, or other statically typed languages. * A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience. What Gives You An Edge * Exposure to model serving, LLM/agent infrastructure, or streaming data systems. * Note - You don't need a background in ML research or model training - this role is about building and operating the platform that serves AI reliably at scale, not inventing the models. Ready to build what's next? Let's get in motion. ## Description As a Software Engineer on the AI team, you will take ownership of the infrastructure that enables our "in-place, at-scale" AI value proposition. You aren't just building a feature; you are architecting the systems that allow customers to run complex inference and AI agents directly on streaming data, eliminating the need to move data to external stacks. This is a high-impact role where your work on scalable, cost-efficient serving layers directly drives Confluent's growth and redefines the possibilities of real-time data. We are looking for engineers who thrive on the technical complexity of large-scale distributed systems. You will tackle deep infrastructure challenges across networking, compute, and security to ensure our AI capabilities are as reliable as the core data plane itself. If you are passionate about building the foundational systems that power the next generation of AI in the cloud, this is the place to do it. What You Will Do * Design, develop, and operate large-scale, high-performance infrastructure that powers Confluent Cloud. * Build foundational software to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency across cloud environments. * Work on distributed systems challenges such as consensus algorithms, failover strategies, and resource allocation. * Collaborate with teams across Confluent to optimize and enhance infrastructure for real-time data streaming use cases. * Troubleshoot and improve system reliability, observability, and performance across multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). ## Related Videos - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Unlocking Value from Data: The Key to Smarter Business Decisions-](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1367-unlocking-value-from-data-the-key-to-smarter-business-decisions) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)