Confluent is looking for a Software Engineering Intern to join our team in Toronto, Canada. In this role, you will design, develop, and improve customer-facing software for our industry-leading data streaming platform. You'll work on distributed systems and infrastructure problems, contributing directly to production systems that impact users.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software that touches production and has 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 of Kafka by pushing 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 - August 2027.
Self-motivated and able to drive projects with mentorship and clear 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++, Go.
Driven and excited about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative, and quickly growing software development environment.
Interested in building large-scale distributed systems in the cloud and excited to make an impact.

Technical Stack

Java, Scala, C, C++, Go, Kafka

Team & Environment

You'll join a team of passionate engineers solving complex distributed systems and infrastructure problems. We are a smart, humble, and empathetic group working across time zones and backgrounds.

Benefits & Compensation

Monthly commuting stipend equivalent to $150 CAD.
Housing stipend included in monthly salary.
Travel reimbursement for round-trip airline flights or driving mileage reimbursement.
Access to office space to collaborate in person for a required three days a week.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Toronto, Canada, requiring in-office collaboration three days a week.

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.