Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IBM is a technology and consulting company developing AI-powered, cloud-native, and hybrid cloud solutions, including Confluent Cloud data streaming technologies. The Senior Software Engineer will build and manage the Confluent Cloud network data plane, designing, developing, and operationalizing scalable, reliable, and resilient distributed systems. The role also involves independently delivering complex software projects, leveraging open-source software, and troubleshooting cloud-based technical systems.
Responsibilities
- Build the software underpinning the mission-critical Confluent Cloud network data plane platform. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing and operationalizing high performance, scalable, reliable and resilient systems
- Independently drive execution of software projects to deliver complex projects in production with a focus on quality
- Build upon open source software to deliver business impact
- Troubleshoot issues and improve ops for complex technical stack that spans all the 3 clouds and includes microservices, containers, and virtualization
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure/cloud networking experience
- Experience/knowledge with public clouds (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Practical experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies
- Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development
- Experience building and operating large-scale systems
- Solid understanding at a systems level (disk, network, operating systems, etc)
- Proficiency in C++, Go, Python, or other statically typed languages
- A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams
- BS, MS in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Some travel may be required based on business demand
- IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship
- Master's Degree
- 5+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure/cloud networking experience
- A Strong networking background combined with your software engineering experience
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial 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
- Generous 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
- Paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform
- Industry-recognized certifications to achieve career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
- Volunteer opportunities
- Discounts on retail products, services & experiences
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