Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/15/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/15/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Job Description Job Description Mission Operations Specialist - Ground Systems Status: Full Time, Exempt Location: Moriarty, NM Reports to: Senior Ground Systems Integrator Who Are We: Sceye is a high-growth technology company, building the next generation of instant communications, imaging, and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms. Our lighter-than-air high-altitude platform systems (LTA HAPS) are capable of maintaining position over an operational area in the stratosphere (altitudes of 18 - 21km). They can carry multiple telecommunications, imaging, and remote sensing payloads, providing unique functionality, cost, environmental and societal advantages. Our customers & partners include some of the largest global telecommunications companies, infrastructure operators, climate researchers, civil and defense agencies. At Sceye, we aim high, and we want you to join us at the stratospheric edge of innovation. As part of our mission-driven team, you will contribute to building breakthrough technologies that are changing the way we connect and observe the world. We are looking for individuals who bring not only deep expertise but also bold vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence. About the Position: Sceye is seeking a Mission Operations Specialist - Ground Systems to deploy, integrate, configure, verify, operate, troubleshoot, and sustain mission-critical ground systems used for HAPS testing and global operations. The role provides primary technical depth in fielded ground system capability while maintaining secondary qualification in mission execution, test support, mission readiness, and operational surge activities. This is a junior, hands-on role spanning Linux-based computers, operator workstations, networks, mission applications, telemetry interfaces, RF equipment, data logging, time synchronization, storage, power, cabling, and deployable field hardware. The Specialist executes approved architectures and baselines, supports integration and readiness activities, and coordinates complex issues with the Senior Ground Systems Integrator, Ground Systems Engineer, Software, Enterprise IT, and Mission Operations. The role does not independently establish architecture or approve engineering design changes. What You Will Do: The Mission Operations Specialist - Ground Systems position will be a multi-functional role. We are looking for a positive, highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative and open-minded approach, and the humility and drive to work hard, continuously learn, and contribute beyond their primary area of expertise wherever the mission requires. Ground System Deployment and Integration Assist with assembly, configuration, integration, checkout, packing, deployment, installation, teardown, and redeployment of approved Ground Control Station configurations Integrate servers, Linux workstations, network devices, storage, RF and telemetry interfaces, Operator displays, communications equipment, power distribution, UPS equipment, cabling, and supporting field hardware Replicate approved ground system baselines for additional HAPS, missions, sites, training environments, and test configurations Configuration, Verification, and Acceptance Apply approved configurations to Linux systems, network devices, Operator stations, remote nodes, mission applications, and supporting infrastructure Assist with integration, checkout, acceptance, regression, and operational-readiness procedures Verify telemetry flow, network connectivity, communications, time synchronization, logging, storage, user access, remote connectivity, and Operator functionality Collect and organize logs, screenshots, test results, configuration data, and other objective evidence required for acceptance and troubleshooting Maintain inventories, equipment assignments, network diagrams, cable maps, build records, software and hardware versions, and deployment records Troubleshooting and Sustainment Assist with intermediate troubleshooting of ground system hardware, Linux services, networking, mission applications, data interfaces, telemetry, RF equipment, and Operator workstations Systematically isolate faults to equipment, service, interface, configuration, network path, power source, or external dependency Reproduce reported problems in integration or test environments when practical and document symptoms, actions, results, workarounds, and final resolution Coordinate complex software, automation, architectural, cybersecurity, or design issues with the responsible technical authority Perform preventive maintenance, spares management, lifecycle support, and readiness restoration for fielded systems Operational Readiness and Mission Support Assist with ground system readiness checks before simulations, tests, deployments, and live missions Verify availability and configuration of required hardware, software, networks, communications, documentation, tools, spares, and support equipment Provide ground system support during mission setup, checkout, shift turnover, live operations, maintenance, and recovery from outages Perform HAPS Operator or other assigned Mission Operations duties when qualified, current, and designated Support remote sites and distributed operations while maintaining escalation paths to centralized technical and operational authorities Standardization, Training, and Improvement Create and maintain installation instructions, configuration guides, checkout procedures, troubleshooting references, deployment checklists, and sustainment records Standardize labeling, cabling, equipment layouts, packing, inventories, readiness evidence, and field practices across sites Support scripted tests, automation, validation tooling, and data collection with the Ground Systems Engineer What We Are Looking For: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced hands-on ability with Linux systems, Ethernet networking, IP addressing, managed switches, remote access, cabling, racks, field hardware, and systematic troubleshooting Ability to integrate and sustain mission-critical systems using approved designs, configuration baselines, and technical procedures Working knowledge of telemetry, RF communications, logging, data storage, time synchronization, operator workstations, and distributed-system dependencies Ability to distinguish authorized configuration work from changes requiring technical-authority or configuration-control approval Strong technical-writing and documentation skills for diagrams, build records, troubleshooting notes, checklists, and acceptance evidence Ability to work safely around electrical equipment, racks, antennas, power distribution, UPS systems, fiber, copper cabling, and field enclosures Ability to coordinate effectively across Mission Operations, Software, Enterprise IT, Safety, and external site personnel Ability to lead small integration and deployment efforts while remaining hands-on Strong attention to detail when handling safety-critical content, records, and controlled documents Ability to learn unfamiliar HAPS systems, mission software, communications systems, procedures, and operational concepts Required Qualifications: Four or more years of experience assembling, configuring, integrating, operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting technical systems in aviation, aerospace, telecommunications, field service, IT, defense, or mission-critical operations Demonstrated experience with Linux-based systems and command-line environments Working knowledge of Ethernet networking, IP addressing, cabling, switches, and connectivity troubleshooting Experience with Bash, Python, Git, containers, virtualization, infrastructure automation, or configuration-management tools Experience executing technical procedures, integration tests, acceptance checks, or system-readiness activities Experience maintaining configuration records, equipment inventories, diagrams, build records, or comparable technical documentation Ability to lift, move, install, and safely work around deployable technical equipment consistent with applicable workplace requirements Ability to travel and work nonstandard schedules during deployments, tests, and live missions Ability to work in a safety-focused and procedurally disciplined operational environment Preferred Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, electronics, networking, aviation technology, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent advanced hands-on experience Experience supporting ground control systems, UAV operations, aerospace testing, telemetry networks, or mission-control environments Familiarity with VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, managed switches, remote access, and cybersecurity-controlled environments Experience with RF communications, software-defined radios, antennas, telemetry, precision timing, or radio-network equipment Experience with equipment racks, power distribution, UPS systems, fiber, copper cabling, environmental controls, and deployable enclosures Prior military, aviation, telecommunications, field-service, or remote-site operations experience What We Offer: At Sceye . click apply for full job details
11/14/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Mission Operations Specialist - Ground Systems Status: Full Time, Exempt Location: Moriarty, NM Reports to: Senior Ground Systems Integrator Who Are We: Sceye is a high-growth technology company, building the next generation of instant communications, imaging, and remote sensing infrastructure through stratospheric platforms. Our lighter-than-air high-altitude platform systems (LTA HAPS) are capable of maintaining position over an operational area in the stratosphere (altitudes of 18 - 21km). They can carry multiple telecommunications, imaging, and remote sensing payloads, providing unique functionality, cost, environmental and societal advantages. Our customers & partners include some of the largest global telecommunications companies, infrastructure operators, climate researchers, civil and defense agencies. At Sceye, we aim high, and we want you to join us at the stratospheric edge of innovation. As part of our mission-driven team, you will contribute to building breakthrough technologies that are changing the way we connect and observe the world. We are looking for individuals who bring not only deep expertise but also bold vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence. About the Position: Sceye is seeking a Mission Operations Specialist - Ground Systems to deploy, integrate, configure, verify, operate, troubleshoot, and sustain mission-critical ground systems used for HAPS testing and global operations. The role provides primary technical depth in fielded ground system capability while maintaining secondary qualification in mission execution, test support, mission readiness, and operational surge activities. This is a junior, hands-on role spanning Linux-based computers, operator workstations, networks, mission applications, telemetry interfaces, RF equipment, data logging, time synchronization, storage, power, cabling, and deployable field hardware. The Specialist executes approved architectures and baselines, supports integration and readiness activities, and coordinates complex issues with the Senior Ground Systems Integrator, Ground Systems Engineer, Software, Enterprise IT, and Mission Operations. The role does not independently establish architecture or approve engineering design changes. What You Will Do: The Mission Operations Specialist - Ground Systems position will be a multi-functional role. We are looking for a positive, highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative and open-minded approach, and the humility and drive to work hard, continuously learn, and contribute beyond their primary area of expertise wherever the mission requires. Ground System Deployment and Integration Assist with assembly, configuration, integration, checkout, packing, deployment, installation, teardown, and redeployment of approved Ground Control Station configurations Integrate servers, Linux workstations, network devices, storage, RF and telemetry interfaces, Operator displays, communications equipment, power distribution, UPS equipment, cabling, and supporting field hardware Replicate approved ground system baselines for additional HAPS, missions, sites, training environments, and test configurations Configuration, Verification, and Acceptance Apply approved configurations to Linux systems, network devices, Operator stations, remote nodes, mission applications, and supporting infrastructure Assist with integration, checkout, acceptance, regression, and operational-readiness procedures Verify telemetry flow, network connectivity, communications, time synchronization, logging, storage, user access, remote connectivity, and Operator functionality Collect and organize logs, screenshots, test results, configuration data, and other objective evidence required for acceptance and troubleshooting Maintain inventories, equipment assignments, network diagrams, cable maps, build records, software and hardware versions, and deployment records Troubleshooting and Sustainment Assist with intermediate troubleshooting of ground system hardware, Linux services, networking, mission applications, data interfaces, telemetry, RF equipment, and Operator workstations Systematically isolate faults to equipment, service, interface, configuration, network path, power source, or external dependency Reproduce reported problems in integration or test environments when practical and document symptoms, actions, results, workarounds, and final resolution Coordinate complex software, automation, architectural, cybersecurity, or design issues with the responsible technical authority Perform preventive maintenance, spares management, lifecycle support, and readiness restoration for fielded systems Operational Readiness and Mission Support Assist with ground system readiness checks before simulations, tests, deployments, and live missions Verify availability and configuration of required hardware, software, networks, communications, documentation, tools, spares, and support equipment Provide ground system support during mission setup, checkout, shift turnover, live operations, maintenance, and recovery from outages Perform HAPS Operator or other assigned Mission Operations duties when qualified, current, and designated Support remote sites and distributed operations while maintaining escalation paths to centralized technical and operational authorities Standardization, Training, and Improvement Create and maintain installation instructions, configuration guides, checkout procedures, troubleshooting references, deployment checklists, and sustainment records Standardize labeling, cabling, equipment layouts, packing, inventories, readiness evidence, and field practices across sites Support scripted tests, automation, validation tooling, and data collection with the Ground Systems Engineer What We Are Looking For: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced hands-on ability with Linux systems, Ethernet networking, IP addressing, managed switches, remote access, cabling, racks, field hardware, and systematic troubleshooting Ability to integrate and sustain mission-critical systems using approved designs, configuration baselines, and technical procedures Working knowledge of telemetry, RF communications, logging, data storage, time synchronization, operator workstations, and distributed-system dependencies Ability to distinguish authorized configuration work from changes requiring technical-authority or configuration-control approval Strong technical-writing and documentation skills for diagrams, build records, troubleshooting notes, checklists, and acceptance evidence Ability to work safely around electrical equipment, racks, antennas, power distribution, UPS systems, fiber, copper cabling, and field enclosures Ability to coordinate effectively across Mission Operations, Software, Enterprise IT, Safety, and external site personnel Ability to lead small integration and deployment efforts while remaining hands-on Strong attention to detail when handling safety-critical content, records, and controlled documents Ability to learn unfamiliar HAPS systems, mission software, communications systems, procedures, and operational concepts Required Qualifications: Four or more years of experience assembling, configuring, integrating, operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting technical systems in aviation, aerospace, telecommunications, field service, IT, defense, or mission-critical operations Demonstrated experience with Linux-based systems and command-line environments Working knowledge of Ethernet networking, IP addressing, cabling, switches, and connectivity troubleshooting Experience with Bash, Python, Git, containers, virtualization, infrastructure automation, or configuration-management tools Experience executing technical procedures, integration tests, acceptance checks, or system-readiness activities Experience maintaining configuration records, equipment inventories, diagrams, build records, or comparable technical documentation Ability to lift, move, install, and safely work around deployable technical equipment consistent with applicable workplace requirements Ability to travel and work nonstandard schedules during deployments, tests, and live missions Ability to work in a safety-focused and procedurally disciplined operational environment Preferred Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, electronics, networking, aviation technology, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent advanced hands-on experience Experience supporting ground control systems, UAV operations, aerospace testing, telemetry networks, or mission-control environments Familiarity with VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, managed switches, remote access, and cybersecurity-controlled environments Experience with RF communications, software-defined radios, antennas, telemetry, precision timing, or radio-network equipment Experience with equipment racks, power distribution, UPS systems, fiber, copper cabling, environmental controls, and deployable enclosures Prior military, aviation, telecommunications, field-service, or remote-site operations experience What We Offer: At Sceye . click apply for full job details
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Job Description Requisition #: 2 Employment Type: Contract Labor Job Title: CL - Space Force - Network System Engineer Location: US-AZ-Scottsdale Overview: Our client engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Qualifications: Our client is currently seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer in our Scottsdale, AZ location. ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a Network Engineering Support for Satellite Ground Systems, you'll be a member of a cross functional team. Responsibilities of this role include requirements analysis, design, documentation, implementation, requirements verification, maintenance, and troubleshooting functions for data communications networks in support of the SDA program. This position requires travel to deployment sites in the US. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Enterprise Network Design/topology High speed network design and implementation Juniper Networks Certified Administrator (JNCIA-Junos, JNCIPis preferred or Cisco CCNA certification , CCNP preferred Proficiency with Juniper SRX-series of firewall devices Maintenance of Network topology that utilize Linux IDM/Windows Servers for DNS and Account Management, Juniper Firewalls, Arista Switches and NAS/SAN storage Familiarity with Multicast, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc) Experience with vulnerability scanning, hardening, and resolution of findings Written skills to include development and maintenance of documentation for network, system, operations, etc. Familiarity with public cloud computing networking and services, including AWS Familiarity with VMware vSphere and virtual machines Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system Primary duties: Documents network plans and designs, installs components, and configures services to meet project requirements. Analyze network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements for monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting during events. Between project execution events, and as part of the network team, responsible for operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networks of varying classifications, to include implementing security configurations, performing network diagnostics, identifying required corrective actions, and documenting changes in a clear and concise manner. Physically install devices in equipment racks and user workspaces. Position requires extensive work at a computer in an office environment with additional work possible in a raised floor computing environment. Position may require extensive travel to deployment sites in US and abroad (US Passport required) What sets you apart: Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation Six (6) years' experience integrating and configuring switches, routers, firewalls and gateways in data communications systems with IP version 4 and associated TCP and UDP protocols preferred Possess experience in at least two (2) of the following topics with proven demonstrated experience within the past five (5) years: One (1) year experience as a computer systems manager/operator on Microsoft or LINUX based computing environments, employing Windows Server 2012 (or newer), client Windows 7 (or newer), and LINUX operating systems; One (1) year experience managing and working on local area network (LAN) administration, operation, and architecture with a minimum of 30 client systems; Specific working experience of management of a mixture of Windows and LINUX computing environments; Must be familiar with virtualization techniques - simulating a hardware platform, operating system (OS), storage device, or network resources. Active/Current DoD Secret Clearance. Certified DOD 8570.1-M IAT Level 2 preferred. Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ facility. Travel up to 25% is required for this role. Expect travel needs to be in surges during times of site equipment deployments. Frequent travel to one or both of these locations: OC-N: Operations Center-North (located at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota). OC-S: Operations Center-South (located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).
11/14/2026
Full time
Job Description Requisition #: 2 Employment Type: Contract Labor Job Title: CL - Space Force - Network System Engineer Location: US-AZ-Scottsdale Overview: Our client engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Responsibilities: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Qualifications: Our client is currently seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer in our Scottsdale, AZ location. ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a Network Engineering Support for Satellite Ground Systems, you'll be a member of a cross functional team. Responsibilities of this role include requirements analysis, design, documentation, implementation, requirements verification, maintenance, and troubleshooting functions for data communications networks in support of the SDA program. This position requires travel to deployment sites in the US. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Enterprise Network Design/topology High speed network design and implementation Juniper Networks Certified Administrator (JNCIA-Junos, JNCIPis preferred or Cisco CCNA certification , CCNP preferred Proficiency with Juniper SRX-series of firewall devices Maintenance of Network topology that utilize Linux IDM/Windows Servers for DNS and Account Management, Juniper Firewalls, Arista Switches and NAS/SAN storage Familiarity with Multicast, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc) Experience with vulnerability scanning, hardening, and resolution of findings Written skills to include development and maintenance of documentation for network, system, operations, etc. Familiarity with public cloud computing networking and services, including AWS Familiarity with VMware vSphere and virtual machines Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system Primary duties: Documents network plans and designs, installs components, and configures services to meet project requirements. Analyze network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements for monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting during events. Between project execution events, and as part of the network team, responsible for operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networks of varying classifications, to include implementing security configurations, performing network diagnostics, identifying required corrective actions, and documenting changes in a clear and concise manner. Physically install devices in equipment racks and user workspaces. Position requires extensive work at a computer in an office environment with additional work possible in a raised floor computing environment. Position may require extensive travel to deployment sites in US and abroad (US Passport required) What sets you apart: Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation Six (6) years' experience integrating and configuring switches, routers, firewalls and gateways in data communications systems with IP version 4 and associated TCP and UDP protocols preferred Possess experience in at least two (2) of the following topics with proven demonstrated experience within the past five (5) years: One (1) year experience as a computer systems manager/operator on Microsoft or LINUX based computing environments, employing Windows Server 2012 (or newer), client Windows 7 (or newer), and LINUX operating systems; One (1) year experience managing and working on local area network (LAN) administration, operation, and architecture with a minimum of 30 client systems; Specific working experience of management of a mixture of Windows and LINUX computing environments; Must be familiar with virtualization techniques - simulating a hardware platform, operating system (OS), storage device, or network resources. Active/Current DoD Secret Clearance. Certified DOD 8570.1-M IAT Level 2 preferred. Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ facility. Travel up to 25% is required for this role. Expect travel needs to be in surges during times of site equipment deployments. Frequent travel to one or both of these locations: OC-N: Operations Center-North (located at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota). OC-S: Operations Center-South (located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).
Job Description Business Analyst - Operations Automation Role type: Business Analyst Role purpose We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join the Operations Automation Programme in Chicago. The role will lead business analysis across the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, turning operational needs into clear, development-ready solutions and supporting delivery through build, validation and release. Key accountabilities Lead structured discovery with Operations users and SMEs to understand workflows, pain points, business needs and future opportunities. Translate discovery outcomes into clear process flows, business and functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and supporting documentation. Define data requirements, including source data, business rules, mappings, validation rules and related data schemas. Own the quality and readiness of the Azure DevOps (ADO) backlog, ensuring Features and PBIs are traceable, prioritized and ready for development. Lead backlog refinement with Functional Leads, Design, Engineering and business stakeholders. Work closely with developers throughout delivery, resolving requirement gaps and supporting solution decisions. Validate delivered functionality against requirements and acceptance criteria, and support UAT and release activities. Establish consistent BA standards and provide guidance and coaching to other BAs across the Programme. Essential experience Significant experience as a Senior Business Analyst, owning the full BA lifecycle from discovery and solution design, and through implementation. Strong experience leading workshops and translating complex operational problems into actionable requirements. Excellent requirements engineering skills, including process modelling, user stories, and Given/When/Then acceptance criteria. Hands-on ADO experience covering backlog management, Features/PBIs, refinement, prioritization, sprint planning, and traceability. Experience defining requirements for data-intensive solutions, including schemas, mappings and validation rules. Experience working directly with UX/design, engineering and technical leads in Agile delivery teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical audiences. Desirable experience Experience with Figma, Confluence/ADO Wiki and SharePoint alongside ADO. Experience working in globally distributed delivery teams. What success looks like A clear line from operator need to delivered capability: discovery is structured, requirements and data are understood, ADO contains a development-ready backlog, and delivered functionality is traceable to the original business need.
11/14/2026
Full time
Job Description Business Analyst - Operations Automation Role type: Business Analyst Role purpose We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join the Operations Automation Programme in Chicago. The role will lead business analysis across the end-to-end delivery lifecycle, turning operational needs into clear, development-ready solutions and supporting delivery through build, validation and release. Key accountabilities Lead structured discovery with Operations users and SMEs to understand workflows, pain points, business needs and future opportunities. Translate discovery outcomes into clear process flows, business and functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and supporting documentation. Define data requirements, including source data, business rules, mappings, validation rules and related data schemas. Own the quality and readiness of the Azure DevOps (ADO) backlog, ensuring Features and PBIs are traceable, prioritized and ready for development. Lead backlog refinement with Functional Leads, Design, Engineering and business stakeholders. Work closely with developers throughout delivery, resolving requirement gaps and supporting solution decisions. Validate delivered functionality against requirements and acceptance criteria, and support UAT and release activities. Establish consistent BA standards and provide guidance and coaching to other BAs across the Programme. Essential experience Significant experience as a Senior Business Analyst, owning the full BA lifecycle from discovery and solution design, and through implementation. Strong experience leading workshops and translating complex operational problems into actionable requirements. Excellent requirements engineering skills, including process modelling, user stories, and Given/When/Then acceptance criteria. Hands-on ADO experience covering backlog management, Features/PBIs, refinement, prioritization, sprint planning, and traceability. Experience defining requirements for data-intensive solutions, including schemas, mappings and validation rules. Experience working directly with UX/design, engineering and technical leads in Agile delivery teams. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical audiences. Desirable experience Experience with Figma, Confluence/ADO Wiki and SharePoint alongside ADO. Experience working in globally distributed delivery teams. What success looks like A clear line from operator need to delivered capability: discovery is structured, requirements and data are understood, ADO contains a development-ready backlog, and delivered functionality is traceable to the original business need.
Job Description Cohu is a global supplier of semiconductor test and automation equipment. In this role you will build and sustain software that controls complex electro-mechanical test handlers used in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Position Summary Design and develop proprietary Windows desktop application and framework software for control machines, automation systems, and complex electro-mechanical platforms - including motion controllers, I/O systems, sensors, machine vision systems, robotics, and barcode readers. This role spans full lifecycle development-from architecture and design through integration, deployment, and customer support-focused on uptime, safety, and predictable behavior. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building large software systems that interact with sophisticated industrial equipment. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and integrate machine control software using C++ and C# in a Visual Studio environment. Develop automation software using object-oriented design principles and software design patterns. Integrate motion controllers, I/O systems, machine vision, robotics, sensors, barcode readers, and other industrial devices through vendor-provided Windows APIs and SDKs. Drive system architecture, interface definitions, and software design reviews; establish patterns that scale across product variants. Own customer escalation response: troubleshoot issues using logs, instrumentation, and on-equipment debugging; deliver corrective actions and prevention plans. Partner with Manufacturing and Field Service to resolve production-line and installed-base issues, restore system uptime, and improve reliability. Build verification strategies that push failure detection upstream (simulation, automated system tests, regression suites) and reduce re-occurrence. Interface with customers and cross-functional teams (EE/ME/Test/Apps) to align requirements, integration plans, and release readiness. Mentor engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and technical coaching. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial work on automation, machine control, or complex electro-mechanical systems. Expert C/C++ skills with object-oriented design (OOD) and design patterns; ability to write maintainable, testable, production-quality code. Strong experience developing on Windows desktop applications using Visual Studio; familiarity with C# for tooling, diagnostics, or UI is preferred. Experience developing multithreaded software and event-driven software. Experience integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, or communication libraries. Proficiency with version control and collaborative development workflows (Git preferred): code reviews, branching strategies, and disciplined change management. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve field issues, including root-cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting designs and status to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Relevant Domain Experience (Any of the Following) Semiconductor equipment, test handlers, ATE integration, or factory automation environments. Comparable experience in industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, or high-volume product engineering with electro-mechanical systems. Preferred / Additional Skills (Highly Beneficial for Test Handler Software) State machine development, event-driven software architecture, machine sequencing, hardware integration through vendor API, motion control APIs, machine vision integration. Hardware/software integration experience (MCU/SoC peripherals, serial buses, timing/latency considerations) and familiarity with common interfaces (RS-232/RS-485, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, I2C, SPI). UI development experience for operator/service tools (WPF, WinForms, or Qt); ability to build effective diagnostics and recovery workflows. Build and release tooling: CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), automated test execution, packaging/deployment, and traceable release documentation. Experience with factory/equipment communication standards such as SECS/GEM and related SEMI standards (e.g., E5/E30/E37/HSMS) and/or equipment performance tracking. Experience with simulation or hardware abstraction techniques that enable development and testing before hardware availability. Scripting and data analysis for troubleshooting (e.g., Python) and familiarity with issue tracking (e.g., Jira). Understanding of machine safety concepts: interlocks, e-stops, safe-state design, and failure modes; exposure to functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849) is a plus. What Success Looks Like You deliver reliable software that maintains throughput and uptime in production environments. You design scalable software architectures used across multiple products. You reduce escalation frequency by improving diagnosability and recovery behavior. You improve development velocity through pragmatic architecture, automation, and strong engineering hygiene. You mentor engineers and elevate software engineering standards across the organization. You collaborate effectively across disciplines and communicate trade-offs clearly Job Conditions / Additional Information Occasional domestic and international travel may be required (approximately 10%). Work involves extended periods at a computer workstation and may include time in manufacturing areas or at customer sites when supporting escalations. Compensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $113,000-170,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu's good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire. This role may also be eligible for other compensation programs as determined by company policy. Featured benefits Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition assistance Disability & life insurance Profit Sharing With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice. Connect with Cohu Connect with your future Cohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category. In addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request. Globally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.
11/14/2026
Full time
Job Description Cohu is a global supplier of semiconductor test and automation equipment. In this role you will build and sustain software that controls complex electro-mechanical test handlers used in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Position Summary Design and develop proprietary Windows desktop application and framework software for control machines, automation systems, and complex electro-mechanical platforms - including motion controllers, I/O systems, sensors, machine vision systems, robotics, and barcode readers. This role spans full lifecycle development-from architecture and design through integration, deployment, and customer support-focused on uptime, safety, and predictable behavior. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building large software systems that interact with sophisticated industrial equipment. Essential Functions / Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and integrate machine control software using C++ and C# in a Visual Studio environment. Develop automation software using object-oriented design principles and software design patterns. Integrate motion controllers, I/O systems, machine vision, robotics, sensors, barcode readers, and other industrial devices through vendor-provided Windows APIs and SDKs. Drive system architecture, interface definitions, and software design reviews; establish patterns that scale across product variants. Own customer escalation response: troubleshoot issues using logs, instrumentation, and on-equipment debugging; deliver corrective actions and prevention plans. Partner with Manufacturing and Field Service to resolve production-line and installed-base issues, restore system uptime, and improve reliability. Build verification strategies that push failure detection upstream (simulation, automated system tests, regression suites) and reduce re-occurrence. Interface with customers and cross-functional teams (EE/ME/Test/Apps) to align requirements, integration plans, and release readiness. Mentor engineers through code reviews, design feedback, and technical coaching. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial work on automation, machine control, or complex electro-mechanical systems. Expert C/C++ skills with object-oriented design (OOD) and design patterns; ability to write maintainable, testable, production-quality code. Strong experience developing on Windows desktop applications using Visual Studio; familiarity with C# for tooling, diagnostics, or UI is preferred. Experience developing multithreaded software and event-driven software. Experience integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, or communication libraries. Proficiency with version control and collaborative development workflows (Git preferred): code reviews, branching strategies, and disciplined change management. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve field issues, including root-cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting designs and status to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Relevant Domain Experience (Any of the Following) Semiconductor equipment, test handlers, ATE integration, or factory automation environments. Comparable experience in industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, or high-volume product engineering with electro-mechanical systems. Preferred / Additional Skills (Highly Beneficial for Test Handler Software) State machine development, event-driven software architecture, machine sequencing, hardware integration through vendor API, motion control APIs, machine vision integration. Hardware/software integration experience (MCU/SoC peripherals, serial buses, timing/latency considerations) and familiarity with common interfaces (RS-232/RS-485, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, I2C, SPI). UI development experience for operator/service tools (WPF, WinForms, or Qt); ability to build effective diagnostics and recovery workflows. Build and release tooling: CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins), automated test execution, packaging/deployment, and traceable release documentation. Experience with factory/equipment communication standards such as SECS/GEM and related SEMI standards (e.g., E5/E30/E37/HSMS) and/or equipment performance tracking. Experience with simulation or hardware abstraction techniques that enable development and testing before hardware availability. Scripting and data analysis for troubleshooting (e.g., Python) and familiarity with issue tracking (e.g., Jira). Understanding of machine safety concepts: interlocks, e-stops, safe-state design, and failure modes; exposure to functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849) is a plus. What Success Looks Like You deliver reliable software that maintains throughput and uptime in production environments. You design scalable software architectures used across multiple products. You reduce escalation frequency by improving diagnosability and recovery behavior. You improve development velocity through pragmatic architecture, automation, and strong engineering hygiene. You mentor engineers and elevate software engineering standards across the organization. You collaborate effectively across disciplines and communicate trade-offs clearly Job Conditions / Additional Information Occasional domestic and international travel may be required (approximately 10%). Work involves extended periods at a computer workstation and may include time in manufacturing areas or at customer sites when supporting escalations. Compensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $113,000-170,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu's good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire. This role may also be eligible for other compensation programs as determined by company policy. Featured benefits Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company matching contributions Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition assistance Disability & life insurance Profit Sharing With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice. Connect with Cohu Connect with your future Cohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category. In addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request. Globally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
11/14/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer II on the Fleet Management Unified Deployment team, you will play a key role in building and evolving the systems that manage the lifecycle of Confluent software across Confluent Cloud. Our platform orchestrates deployment, upgrades, recovery, and operational management across thousands of environments globally and across all major cloud providers, providing a unified control plane for safe, scalable, and consistent service operations. You'll work on critical systems including: • Unified Deployment Control Plane: Build and evolve the control plane that manages software rollout, upgrades, recovery, and lifecycle operations across large multi-cloud fleets. • Fleet Lifecycle Orchestration: Develop systems that coordinate placement, maintenance, state transitions, and recovery workflows for services running across Confluent Cloud. • Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and enhance APIs that provide clean abstractions for deployment workflows, service lifecycle management, and fleet-wide operational controls. • Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform to enable seamless end-to-end operations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. • Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and strengthen isolation, security controls, and safe operational boundaries across deployment and runtime management systems. • Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring, automated health checks, remediation workflows, and self-healing capabilities. This job can be performed from anywhere in the US Required Skills • 6+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions. • Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures. • Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building production-grade backend or platform services. • Experience with fleet-wide lifecycle management, deployment orchestration, or cloud infrastructure automation. • Experience running production services in cloud environments, with strong knowledge of reliability, networking, and security fundamentals. • Proven ability to independently own significant technical projects and collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Skills • Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns. • Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services. • Demonstrated track record of mentorship and technical leadership. Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
11/13/2026
Full time
Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world. Your Role and Responsibilities About Confluent Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That's the power of data in motion in action-giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business.At Confluent, we're building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.We're looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent's enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow-whether you're just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you'll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact. About the Role As a Software Engineer on the Compute Platform team, you will be a key technical leader in building and evolving our next-generation, multi-tenant, cloud-native compute substrate that powers all of Confluent Cloud's diverse workloads. Our platform orchestrates workloads across thousands of Kubernetes clusters globally across all cloud service providers, providing a unified abstraction layer for scheduling, lifecycle management, and operational excellence. You'll work on critical systems including: Multi-Cluster Workload Orchestration: Build the control plane that manages workload placement, lifecycle, and state across multiple Kubernetes clusters per region Platform APIs & Abstractions: Design and evolve APIs that provide clean abstractions for polyglot workload management across diverse compute needs Cloud Platform Integration: Build and optimize deep integrations with the broader Confluent Cloud platform for seamless end-to-end operations Multi-Tenancy & Security: Implement and enhance workload isolation, network policies, and secure execution environments Observability & Operations: Drive operational excellence through monitoring integration, automated health checks, and self-healing capabilities As a senior technical leader, you think strategically and help drive end-to-end technical delivery from customer experience to scaling internal operations. You leverage your expertise in cloud-native distributed systems to take our platform to the next level while ensuring high availability, reliability, and security for our largest enterprise customers. What You Will Do Own features end to end for the Compute Platform, such as multi-cluster orchestration, workload placement, and security architecture Design and implement platform APIs and Kubernetes operators using Go to support evolving workload requirements Deliver high-impact initiatives in areas such as workload scheduling, disruption management, network isolation, rolling update strategies, and cross-cluster resource management Lead technical design reviews and drive architectural decisions across organizational boundaries Mentor and grow other engineers on the team through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance Own operational aspects including availability, reliability, performance monitoring, emergency response, and disaster recovery for our global compute infrastructure Required Skills 5+ years of experience delivering scalable software solutions Proven track record of leading the delivery of large-scale, highly available, low-latency systems Deep expertise in Kubernetes including controller development, operator patterns, and multi-cluster architectures Strong proficiency in Go with experience building production-grade distributed systems Experience with multi-tenant platform architectures and security isolation patterns Track record of working collaboratively across teams including product management, SRE, and other engineering teams Preferred Skills Experience with observability tools and operational excellence practices Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-provider integrations Track record of providing technical leadership and mentorship A smart, humble, and empathetic attitude with a strong sense of teamwork Drive and excitement about the challenges of a fast-paced, innovative software environment Familiarity with gRPC, Protobuf, and API design for internal platform services Additional Details (US) IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
