We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.
It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
About the Role:We’re looking for a Solutions Engineer with a specialization in cloud networking to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex connectivity challenges, especially in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
As a key technical advisor, you'll work closely with customers to design secure, reliable networking architectures that connect on-prem systems to cloud infrastructure (Azure or GCP preferred). You’ll help remove networking blockers and enable smooth deployments of Confluent’s data streaming platform.
What You Will Do:Design and troubleshoot cloud networking architectures for customers integrating Confluent in hybrid or multi-cloud environments
Advise on networking patterns, including Private networking, firewalling, NAT, DNS, routing, and identity-aware access
Support test and production deployments with a focus on Confluent Cloud network integration
Collaborate with sales teams in discovery sessions, architecture reviews, and technical deep-dives
Help explain Confluent’s networking model in the context of enterprise security and compliance requirements
Share best practices through demos, talks, and internal enablement
Work closely with internal engineering and product teams to represent customer needs
8-10+ years in a technical customer-facing role such as Solutions Engineering, Cloud Architect, or Network Engineer
Strong expertise in Cloud networking (Azure or GCP preferred)
Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts such as hybrid and multi-cloud architecture, BGP routing, firewalling, DNS, private connectivity, and VPNs
Experience supporting enterprise customers with complex networking needs and hybrid environments
Knowledge of on-prem to cloud and cloud-to-cloud networking patterns
Familiarity with Confluent Platform, Apache Kafka, or similar data streaming platforms is a plus
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform) and Kubernetes is a bonus
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical networking details into clear, customer-friendly solutions
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to solve tough technical challenges
Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
