Solutions Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in technical solutions and customer engagement — your experience allows you to understand complex business needs and translate them into effective technical solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with sales teams and customers to ensure successful technology adoption. Your ability to ask insightful questions and provide honest feedback makes you a valuable team member. You are committed to fostering a culture of support and growth, believing that teamwork leads to better outcomes.

You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders — this skill is crucial in helping customers understand the value of the solutions you propose. You are adaptable and can navigate the challenges that arise during the sales process, always looking for innovative ways to overcome obstacles. Your curiosity drives you to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring you can provide the best advice to clients.

What you'll do

As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Confluent, you will play a pivotal role in the sales process by acting as the key technical advisor for customers. You will work alongside Account Executives to evaluate customer needs and develop tailored technical designs that align with their business objectives. Your expertise will help customers navigate their adoption journey, ensuring they realize the full value of Confluent's technology.

You will facilitate discussions with clients to inspire confidence in adopting new data streaming patterns — your storytelling ability will help illustrate the potential of the solutions you propose. Additionally, you will be responsible for addressing technical roadblocks that may arise during the implementation process, using your problem-solving skills to find creative solutions. Your contributions will be essential in fostering a culture of sustained success for customers, helping them move up the adoption maturity curve.

What we offer

At Confluent, we pride ourselves on building a collaborative and inclusive workplace where every team member can lead and grow. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a team that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication, allowing you to contribute to innovative solutions that shape the future of data streaming. Join us in rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it.