As a Senior Software Engineer on the Confluent Cloud Traffic team in Bellevue, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining scalable infrastructure for real-time data streaming. Your primary responsibilities include enhancing the performance and reliability of our systems by working closely with Envoy proxy technology. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize network traffic management solutions that ensure high availability and low latency. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience with Envoy proxy and a strong background in distributed systems architecture. Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Go is essential, along with expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies. This role demands a deep understanding of network protocols and the ability to tackle complex scalability challenges in a fast-paced environment.