Senior Software Engineer- Machine Learning and AI Integration
Company: Confluent
Location: Hartford
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
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:
Confluent is seeking an innovative and visionary Senior / Staff
Software Engineer to help lead the design and development of a
cutting-edge Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
foundation seamlessly integrated with Confluent Cloud data
processing infrastructure, including Flink SQL and Table API. In
this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and
strategy for building transparent ML and AI capabilities that
empower our customers to unlock the full potential of their data.
You will be responsible for both building the infrastructure as
well as designing and implementing different categories of ML and
AI algorithms, including classification, inference, clustering,
regression, feature engineering, recommendation, GenAI, and
others.
The infrastructure you build will support both externally trained
models and the ability to train models natively within Confluent
Cloud, including incremental training as data streams in
real-time.
What You Will Do:
Technical Leadership: Act as a technical leader, driving the
architecture, design, and implementation of ML and AI functionality
for Confluent Cloud. Translate complex requirements into pragmatic
and scalable technical solutions
Solution Design: Define and deliver customer-focused ML and AI
solutions that seamlessly integrate with Confluent Cloud data
processing, enabling the extraction of valuable insights from
streaming data. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to
ensure holistic integration
Transparent Integration: Architect ML and AI capabilities that can
be seamlessly integrated with Flink SQL, Table API, and other
components of Confluent Cloud. Ensure that ML and AI functionality
is accessible and usable by non-experts
Diverse Functionality: Design and implement feature classification,
inference, clustering, regression, feature engineering,
recommendation systems, and the GenAI platform, addressing a wide
range of customer needs
Model Training: Create infrastructure that supports both externally
trained models and native model training within Confluent Cloud.
Enable incremental model training as data is streamed, ensuring the
models remain up-to-date
Influence Strategy: Provide technical expertise and insights to
shape the ML and AI strategy for Confluent Cloud. Drive innovation
by identifying opportunities to enhance customer value and platform
capabilities
Mentorship: Assist in the development and growth of technical
talent within the organization. Mentor junior engineers, fostering
their technical skills and leadership potential
Collaboration: Foster collaboration across Confluent, sharing your
deep ML and AI knowledge to enhance productivity and effectiveness
across teams.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of the architecture and
design of ML and AI capabilities, adhering to best practices,
scalability, and performance
Problem Solving: Decompose complex ML and AI challenges into
actionable and effective solutions, considering real-time data
streaming requirements.
Industry Engagement: Represent Confluent Engineering in external ML
and AI communities, conferences, and industry events, building a
strong network and contributing to Confluent's industry
presence
What You Will Bring:
4+ years of software development
Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in software engineering,
including hands-on experience in designing and developing complex
distributed systems, with a strong background in building and
integrating ML and AI functionality. Familiarity with ML
frameworks, tools, and libraries
Architecture Design: Proven ability to design and implement ML and
AI solutions that seamlessly integrate with data processing systems
like Flink SQL and Table API
Model Training: Hands-on experience in model training, both
externally and natively within cloud platforms. Ability to handle
incremental training and real-time updates
Feature Engineering: Proficiency in feature engineering,
classification, inference, clustering, regression, and
recommendation systems Leadership: Track record of technical
leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving impactful technical
decisions
Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, capable of
translating complex requirements into effective solutions
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and
verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams
Industry Engagement: Active involvement in ML and AI communities,
conferences, and a strong network within the industry
Come As You Are
At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are
committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a
variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The
more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our
impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related
criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other classification protected by applicable
law.
At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and
benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and
carefully consider several factors when determining compensation,
including work history, education, professional experience, and
location. This position has an annual estimated salary of 155,900 -
183,240 USD, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The
actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications,
experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide
range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click
HERE (https://confluentbenefits.com/) .
Click HERE to review our Candidate Privacy Notice which describes
how and when Confluent, Inc., and its group companies, collects,
uses, and shares certain personal information of California job
applicants and prospective employees.
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