As a Senior Software Engineer on the Confluent Cloud Traffic team in Research Triangle Park, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining high-performance systems that manage traffic for our cloud-based data streaming platform. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable solutions using Envoy proxy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our microservices architecture. You should be proficient in Java or C++, have a strong understanding of distributed systems, and possess experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. This role involves tackling complex challenges related to traffic management at scale, ensuring seamless data streaming experiences for our global customer base.