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.

As the first Senior Software Engineering Manager hired in Poland for Confluent, you'll have the opportunity to lead our innovative EMEA Cloud Deployment Platform team, comprised of 6 engineers, including two Staff engineers. Together, you will build a scalable, efficient, and user-friendly platform that powers the release and deployment of Confluent Cloud—an essential part of our mission!

Our cutting-edge deployment platform is crafted in Golang and utilises native Kubernetes operator patterns to orchestrate deployments across an impressive fleet of over 4,000 Kubernetes clusters spanning three cloud providers. You'll be at the helm of this mission-critical component, overseeing thousands of deployments with safety and efficiency. If you're passionate about large-scale cloud-native technology and excited to nurture a growing team, this role is for you!

In this position, you'll work independently to shape the team's vision while championing the needs of your engineers and internal customers. While this role is not hands-on, your technical mindset will be invaluable as you guide architectural decisions and engage in meaningful technical discussions within and outside your team.

Beyond the scope of your engineering team, we’re seeking a passionate people leader to help grow our investment in Poland as the next major location in our EMEA engineering strategy. The role reports directly to the EMEA Site Lead, making this an incredible opportunity for growth and responsibility, whilst joining an already established platform engineering team.

• Lead the development and maintenance of our deployment platform—a cornerstone of our investment strategy for the coming years

• Ensure our platform remains scalable, efficient, and user-friendly for all stakeholders

• Collaborate cross-functionally to seamlessly integrate the deployment platform with various systems and processes

• Drive the mission and vision of the deployment platform team with enthusiasm and clarity

• Manage the team's sprint board and long-term strategic plans to ensure alignment with our goals

• Facilitate engaging team meetings that foster effective communication and collaboration

• Monitor progress towards team goals and provide insightful reports on achievements

• Be a pillar to anchor the growth of our Poland-based engineering function

• A minimum of 10+ years in software development, with at least 3+ years in a management capacity

• Technical expertise in large-scale systems engineering or distributed systems - your knowledge will inspire others

• Exceptional problem-solving skills paired with meticulous attention to detail

• A natural influencer who can communicate effectively across all levels - from team members to upper management

• Experience in hiring, motivating engineers, coaching/mentoring, and managing performance with a focus on growth

• A proven track record of delivering features on time while prioritising tasks effectively

• A BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; an advanced degree is a plus

Come As You Are

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.