{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"44e64a2d49a261a9fedf0dc7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/44e64a2d49a261a9fedf0dc7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/44e64a2d49a261a9fedf0dc7","title":"Software Engineering Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic Multiple Cities","description":"Job Overview\r\nAt IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nBuild the software underpinning the mission-critical Confluent Cloud network data plane platform.\r\nDesign, develop and operationalize high-performance, scalable, reliable, and resilient systems.\r\nIndependently drive execution of software projects to deliver complex projects in production with a focus on quality.\r\nBuild on open-source software to deliver business impact.\r\nTroubleshoot issues and improve ops for a complex technical stack that spans all three clouds and includes microservices, containers, and virtualization.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nBachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.\r\n2+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure/cloud networking experience.\r\nExperience/knowledge with public clouds (AWS, Azure or GCP).\r\nPractical experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.\r\nStrong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development.\r\nExperience building and operating large-scale systems.\r\nSolid understanding at a systems level (disk, network, operating systems, etc).\r\nProficiency in C++, Go, Python, or other statically typed languages.\r\nA self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams.\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\n5+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure/cloud networking experience.\r\nA strong networking background combined with your software engineering experience.\r\nMaster's Degree in computer science or a related field.\r\nBenefits\r\nHealthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well-being.\r\nFinancial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.\r\nGenerous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other paid care leave programs.\r\nTraining and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform.\r\nDiverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.\r\nEqual-Opportunity Employer Statement\r\nIBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.\r\nOther Information\r\nWe consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"IBM","rawCompany":"ibm","city":"Poughkeepsie","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-25T01:16:39.377Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineering Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic Multiple Cities","description":"Job Overview\r\nAt IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. 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