We are seeking a senior software engineer to join our Confluent Cloud Traffic team in San Jose, CA. This role involves designing and implementing scalable solutions for managing traffic within our cloud infrastructure, focusing on optimizing performance and reliability. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with Envoy proxy to handle complex routing rules and ensuring seamless integration with other microservices. Candidates should have strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration tools. Proficiency in Go or C++ is essential, along with a solid understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in building highly available and fault-tolerant services at scale, contributing to the ongoing development of Confluent's cloud-based data management platform.