Engineering Manager overseeing Kafka UI, Tableflow UI, and Governance UI for Confluent's cloud platform. Leading team in delivering cohesive user experiences for data professionals.
Responsibilities
Own the overall vision and execution for Kafka UI, Tableflow UI, and Governance UI
Work closely with product management, design, and TPMs to build and drive the roadmap
Partner with backend and platform teams to define clear API contracts
Raise the operational bar for this team by instilling strong execution practices
Build, grow, and lead a team of engineers working on cloud UI applications
Lean in technically where it matters most
Requirements
Minimum of 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years of engineering management experience
Strong experience with Kafka, data streaming platforms, or data governance/catalog products
Technical expertise in large scale systems engineering or distributed systems
A strong track record of driving execution across multiple concurrent initiatives
Demonstrated ability to influence and align cross-functional partners
Experience hiring while maintaining a high talent bar
BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
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