Engineering Manager - Secure Compute Platform

Employment Type: Full Time Department: Engineering Compensation: $252.8K - $297K - Offers Equity At Confluent, we are dedicated to providing competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package designed to meet industry standards. Our compensation analysis takes into account various factors including work history, education, professional experience, and location. Actual pay may vary based on skills and qualifications. To learn more about our benefits package, please refer to our benefits website. Join Us at Confluent: We're transforming data movement and expanding possibilities with our innovative data streaming platform that enables organizations to react quickly and innovate continuously. Our culture thrives on collaboration, a passion for learning, and a strong team spirit, fostering growth and shared success. About the Role: As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team that is integral to developing the secure compute layer of Confluent Cloud. This position is crucial for supporting our internal product teams and equipping our customers with vital components for secure code execution and data processing across major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Your leadership will be essential in attracting and retaining a diverse customer base while driving product adoption and overall growth. You will have a significant role in shaping a multi-year roadmap and ensuring that all platform features meet the highest standards of quality, security, and reliability across global deployments. What You Will Do: Lead the strategic vision and development of the multi-year roadmap for the Secure Compute Platform. Provide hands-on technical leadership focusing on distributed systems, Kubernetes, and container-based runtimes to enhance security and scalability. Collaborate with Product, Security, and Cloud Infrastructure teams to set architectural standards and develop seamless solutions. Foster a culture of technical excellence and ownership within an inclusive team of 6-8 engineers. Exploit AI-driven tools to improve team productivity and operational efficiency. Oversee the execution of core platform features, ensuring they align with global customer requirements. Maintain rigorous operational standards for reliability and performance across numerous clusters. Encourage platform adoption and ensure that secure compute interfaces satisfy developers' needs. What You Will Bring: A minimum of 10 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years in a management role. Experience in designing resilient systems at scale using leading cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). Expertise in building secure distributed systems, with a strong proficiency in Kubernetes and container technologies. Knowledge of API governance frameworks to ensure consistency and reliability. Exceptional communication skills to effectively influence peers and stakeholders. Proven ability to recruit, motivate, and mentor engineers while managing team performance. A successful track record of delivering features promptly, with a sense of urgency and strong prioritization capabilities. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. What Gives You an Edge: Experience contributing to or managing foundational open-source projects within the cloud-native ecosystem. A capability to build a vibrant engineering community while promoting innovative platform technologies. Ready to make an impact? Join us in building what’s next! Come As You Are Diversity is at the heart of our team. We welcome unique perspectives, believing that the best ideas come from varied backgrounds. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can contribute, thrive, and challenge conventions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Created: 2026-03-11