Confluent invites a software engineering student to join a year-long remote internship focused on building the future of data streaming. This 2026 Confluent Software Engineering Intern will work directly on customer-facing, production software and contribute to the development of the next generation of Apache Kafka. This role is designed for students graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software that will touch production and have a customer-facing impact.
- Follow best practices for software development and participate in code reviews.
- Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Help build the next generation Kafka by continuing to push the boundaries of distributed system design.
What We're Looking For
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Math, or a related technical field with a graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Self-motivated and able to drive projects with mentorship and project requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
- Proficient in at least one of these languages: Java, Scala, C, C++, or Go.
- Driven and excited about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software development environment.
- Interested in building large-scale distributed systems in the cloud and excited to make an impact.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to tools or frameworks like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or Kubernetes.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, Scala, C, C++, Go
- Tools/Frameworks: Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Kubernetes
Team & Environment
You will join a team of passionate engineers solving complex distributed systems and infrastructure problems.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote internship position based in the United Kingdom.
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