Confluent

Confluent is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the development and adoption of internal agentic AI capabilities aimed at enhancing engineering productivity. This strategic, hands-on role involves defining the vision for AI-driven workflows, integrating smart automation into the software development lifecycle, and partnering with cross-functional teams to scale responsible AI usage. The engineer will balance execution with strategy, driving measurable improvements in developer efficiency while establishing governance and best practices for automated systems. The position appeals to technical leaders passionate about redefining how data moves and empowering teams through intelligent tools. It offers the opportunity to shape the future of developer experience within a collaborative, ego-free culture that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning. The role is fully remote within the United States, providing flexibility and the chance to work on cutting-edge event-driven architecture and platform engineering challenges. Candidates with expertise in distributed systems, LLM integration, and scaling internal AI platforms are encouraged to apply. View more