Confluent · 3 months ago
Staff AI Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$194K/yr - $228K/yr
8+ years expConfluent is a company focused on transforming how data moves and is utilized worldwide. The Staff AI Architect will provide technical leadership and design solutions in collaboration with Data Science and Data Engineering teams, leveraging expertise in data technologies and AI to create scalable, event-driven systems.
AnalyticsCloud Data ServicesEnterprise SoftwareOpen Source
Responsibilities
AI Integration: Incorporate AI technologies, such as machine learning models, natural language processing, or predictive analytics, into automation and event-driven workflows & data solutions
Data Integration: Contribute to the design, integrations and management of AI/ML solutions across SaaS platforms, systems, and databases, leveraging Confluent, AI-powered tools, and microservices patterns
Strategic Leadership: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into cohesive AI strategies and outcomes
Microservices Development: Oversee and provide input on the design of microservices that align with modern cloud-native principles, enabling robust and reusable system components
Technical Oversight: Conduct technical design reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and maintainable solutions
Team & Mentorship: Dedicate time to coach and mentor other team members
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 8+ years in enterprise data, software architecture, or related fields, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in Kafka and event-driven systems
Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, cloud-native solutions leveraging Kafka, Flink, and AI-driven tools
Hands-on experience with feature stores, vector databases, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for real-time AI
Experience optimizing large-scale, real-time systems for low latency, high throughput, and cost efficiency
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI to build and deliver compelling data solutions
Strong understanding of event-driven architecture, stream processing (Kafka Streams, Flink), and distributed systems
Proficiency in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines)
Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform)
In-depth knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database technologies
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or other ML libraries
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage dependencies across teams, and deliver enterprise-wide impact
Skilled in stakeholder engagement, aligning technical initiatives with strategic business objectives
A passion for exploring and implementing emerging technologies, particularly in AI and automation
A forward-looking perspective on market and technology trends
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
Preferred
Industry recognition as a thought leader in AI and real-time data processing
Hands-on experience deploying and managing AI/ML pipelines or integrating AI services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI)
Experience representing technical expertise in external forums such as conferences, webinars, or panels
A deep understanding of Kafka, Flink, AI/ML frameworks, and modern event-driven architectures
Company
Confluent
Confluent offers a streaming platform based on Apache Kafka that enables companies to easily access data as real-time streams.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$459.6MKey Investors
CoatueSequoia CapitalIndex Ventures
2025-12-08Acquired
2021-06-24IPO
2021-06-10Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Jun Rao
Co-founder
Chad Verbowski
CTO
Recent News
2026-01-08
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