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Product Engineer jobs at Confluent involve building and scaling real-time data streaming infrastructure used by enterprises worldwide. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering roles, supporting candidates through the full process from initial filing through long-term status.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.
It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
About the Role:
As a Senior Product Manager in the Kafka Connect team at Confluent, you’ll contribute to the mission of building the world’s best data streaming platform. You will help drive Confluent Connect’s Enterprise feature portfolio. You will also be responsible for enabling seamless, enterprise-grade integration between Kafka and common external systems, and supporting on-premise deployments and managed services in Confluent Cloud. You are expected to use or introduce AI/ML capabilities for the features you are building or enhancing. You will be working with the field on many GTM initiatives and be the focal point for customer success.
What You Will Do:
- You’ll be responsible for the success of a major product initiative, from initial conception and customer development to growth strategy.
- You’ll become the trusted resource for your product, making sure that the engineering, design, sales, and marketing have what they need to make the right trade-offs, build the right product, and grow it successfully in the market.
What You Will Bring:
- 5+ years of experience as a software product manager, ideally for an Enterprise technical product
- Empathy for our enterprise customers, and a passion for solving their problems with the software, sometimes being hands-on.
- Ability to craft a product strategy and roadmap in concert with customers, engineering, design, and go-to-market teams
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Strong technical competency, especially with distributed data systems, public and private clouds, and stream processing
- Experience with a modern integration platform is a plus
- Experience with Enterprise software features like security, networking, observability is a plus
- MBA is a strong plus
- Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field
Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.
Come As You Are
Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Privacy Statement
Confluent is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organization. By proceeding with this application, you understand that Confluent will share your personal information with other IBM affiliates involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here.
Compensation Range: $193.2K - $227K
We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.
It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
About the Role:
As a Senior Product Manager in the Kafka Connect team at Confluent, you’ll contribute to the mission of building the world’s best data streaming platform. You will help drive Confluent Connect’s Enterprise feature portfolio. You will also be responsible for enabling seamless, enterprise-grade integration between Kafka and common external systems, and supporting on-premise deployments and managed services in Confluent Cloud. You are expected to use or introduce AI/ML capabilities for the features you are building or enhancing. You will be working with the field on many GTM initiatives and be the focal point for customer success.
What You Will Do:
- You’ll be responsible for the success of a major product initiative, from initial conception and customer development to growth strategy.
- You’ll become the trusted resource for your product, making sure that the engineering, design, sales, and marketing have what they need to make the right trade-offs, build the right product, and grow it successfully in the market.
What You Will Bring:
- 5+ years of experience as a software product manager, ideally for an Enterprise technical product
- Empathy for our enterprise customers, and a passion for solving their problems with the software, sometimes being hands-on.
- Ability to craft a product strategy and roadmap in concert with customers, engineering, design, and go-to-market teams
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to distill technical concepts to a non-technical audience
- Strong technical competency, especially with distributed data systems, public and private clouds, and stream processing
- Experience with a modern integration platform is a plus
- Experience with Enterprise software features like security, networking, observability is a plus
- MBA is a strong plus
- Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field
Ready to build what's next? Let’s get in motion.
Come As You Are
Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Privacy Statement
Confluent is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organization. By proceeding with this application, you understand that Confluent will share your personal information with other IBM affiliates involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More Information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross-border data transfer, are available here.
Compensation Range: $193.2K - $227K
Tips for Finding Product Engineer Jobs at Confluent
Align your portfolio with streaming systems experience
Confluent's Product Engineers work directly on Kafka-based infrastructure and cloud-native data platforms. Before applying, document projects involving distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or real-time data pipelines, these signal direct relevance to how Confluent's engineering teams operate.
Verify your OPT timeline before accepting an offer
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your remaining authorization window against Confluent's typical onboarding lead time. A gap between OPT expiration and H-1B cap-subject start date on October 1 can interrupt employment, so plan filings with that 60-day grace period in mind.
Target Confluent's product-aligned engineering teams directly
Confluent structures Product Engineer roles around specific product areas like Flink, Tableflow, or cloud clusters. Identifying which team owns the product you have depth in, and tailoring your application to that domain, improves your chances of reaching the right hiring manager.
Understand how PERM shapes your long-term sponsorship path
For EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship, Confluent must run a DOL-supervised PERM labor certification before filing your immigrant petition. That process typically takes one to two years on its own, so clarifying green card intent early in offer negotiations avoids surprises later.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open Product Engineer roles at Confluent
Confluent's visa-sponsored Product Engineer openings aren't always easy to filter on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to browse current listings filtered by sponsorship type and role, so you're targeting positions where sponsorship is already confirmed rather than guessing from a job description.
Clarify TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Confluent sponsors TN status for qualifying roles, and Product Engineer positions can qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories depending on your specific job duties. Confirm the role description maps to a TN-eligible occupation before your offer letter is finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Confluent sponsor H-1B visas for Product Engineers?
Yes, Confluent sponsors H-1B visas for Product Engineer roles. The company has an established process for filing cap-subject H-1B petitions through the annual USCIS lottery, as well as cap-exempt filings in certain circumstances. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer to Confluent can begin as soon as your petition is filed with USCIS.
How do I apply for Product Engineer jobs at Confluent?
Applications go through Confluent's careers portal, where Product Engineer roles are listed by product area or team. You can also find Confluent's sponsored openings filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to confirm sponsorship availability before investing time in an application. Tailoring your resume to the specific product domain the team owns strengthens your submission.
Which visa types does Confluent commonly use for Product Engineer roles?
Confluent supports H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN visa, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for Product Engineers. H-1B is the most common path for long-term sponsorship. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican citizens whose role duties align with a qualifying USMCA occupation category. Green Card sponsorship through PERM typically follows after a period of H-1B employment.
What qualifications does Confluent expect for Product Engineer roles?
Confluent's Product Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, which also satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement. In practice, the company looks for depth in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or real-time data technologies. Experience with Apache Kafka, stream processing, or cloud-native platforms is consistently relevant across their Product Engineer openings.
How do I time my application if I'm waiting on an H-1B cap decision?
H-1B cap registrations open in March each year, with employment start dates no earlier than October 1. If Confluent selects you during the lottery, the petition filing window follows selection. Coordinating your offer timeline so your start date falls after October 1 avoids status gaps. If you're already in valid status, you can work under H-1B portability rules while your petition is pending with USCIS.