We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.

It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.

One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.

We are looking for an experienced Sourcer to join the Confluent Talent Acquisition Team. This is a great opportunity to work at one of Silicon Valley's most well-regarded and fastest-growing start-ups, within a high-performing talent acquisition team! The ideal candidate will leverage strong technical recruitment skills along with a keen understanding of the market and the Confluent opportunity to develop strategic recruiting strategies leading to a pipeline of highly relevant, diverse, technical candidates for Confluent positions, now and in the future.

• Source top-of-funnel (passive) candidates for our Engineering teams

• Use creative, out-of-the-box innovative strategies to attract quality talent

• Focus deeply on sourcing passive candidates through networking, complex internet searches, research, name generation, talent mapping, etc.

• Use your proficiency with internet sourcing tools, including boolean and deep web searches, to uncover top talent

• Use your experience and understanding of the market to classify market trends and share competitive/market intelligence with partners

• Develop strategic working relationships with Recruitment Partners, Hiring Managers, and other partners across the org.

• 5+ years of first-hand experience within sourcing or lead generation capacity working on Engineering / Product roles

• Experience working for a high-growth tech company in a metrics-driven role

• Experience in sourcing for high-priority, complex roles

• Knowledge of recruiting tools, applicant tracking systems, and software collaboration tools

• Ability to execute on diverse and creative sourcing strategy, candidate management, and diversity sourcing plans

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A desire to work with and succeed as a team

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Come As You Are

Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.