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.
