Senior Technical Instructor

With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern digital world. We have a purpose that drives us to do better every day - we're creating an entirely new category within data infrastructure - data streaming. This technology will allow every organization to create experiences and use the power of data in ways that profoundly impact the way we all live. This impact is our purpose and drives us to do better every day.

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About the Role:

Confluent is looking for a highly skilled and engaging Technical Instructor to deliver world-class instructor-led training (ILT) on Apache Kafka and Confluent products to our partner ecosystem in the Americas. As a member of our Global Partner Enablement team, you will empower partners to successfully deploy and optimize Kafka-based Confluent solutions. The ideal candidate is not only an expert in Kafka and Confluent technologies but also an exceptional communicator and teacher with a passion for driving technical excellence in the partner community.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct high-quality instructor-led training sessions (virtual and in person) for partners across the Americas.

• Deliver technical content focused on Kafka fundamentals, Confluent Cloud, and Confluent Platform, including real-world applications, advanced configurations, and performance optimization.

• Facilitate hands-on labs and exercises to deepen partner understanding of Confluent's solutions and empower them to apply concepts in real-world scenarios.

• Collect feedback from training participants to continuously improve course materials and delivery techniques.

• Collaborate with the curriculum development team to update content, ensuring alignment with the latest Kafka and Confluent product updates.

• Build strong relationships with partner teams to understand their needs and recommend relevant enablement resources.

• Support partners in achieving Confluent certifications and advancing their Kafka expertise.

• Stay current with Apache Kafka, Confluent's products, and emerging trends in distributed data streaming.

• Contribute to internal knowledge bases by documenting best practices, FAQs, and common technical challenges encountered by partners.

• Collaborate with internal teams, including Product, Engineering, and Partner Solutions Architects, to ensure training content reflects the latest technical developments.

• Represent Confluent at partner training events, technical workshops, and conferences across the Americas, as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in a technical trainer / sales engineer / professional services consultant or equivalent technical position.

• Expertise in Apache Kafka and familiarity with Confluent products, including core concepts like producers, consumers, Kafka Streams, and connectors.

• Proven experience delivering technical training or presentations to diverse audiences (developers, architects, and IT professionals).

• Strong understanding of distributed systems, real-time data streaming, and event-driven architectures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible way.Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably Java.

• Familiarity with tools and technologies used in hands-on labs (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Practical work experience with Unix/Linux commands

• Strong live troubleshooting and problem solving skills (training, labs, etc.)

• Flexibility to adapt content and delivery methods across different platforms as needed, ensuring effective learning experiences.

• Effectively collaborate with team members across different time zones.

• Capability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies and update known knowledge and materials accordingly, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.

• Experienced with virtual classroom training tools, such as Zoom.

• Ability to travel 15-20% of the time.

• Strong teaching and facilitation skills, with an engaging and approachable demeanor.

• High adaptability to cater to different learning styles and technical expertise levels.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple training sessions and partner engagements.

• Analytical mindset to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.

What Gives You an Edge:

• Experience working with partner ecosystems, including global and regional system integrators.

• Certification in Confluent products or similar technologies.

• Experience with instructional design, adult learning principles, or technical curriculum development.

• Proficiency in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish or Portuguese) is a plus.

Come As You Are

At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of 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 applicable law.

At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location. This position has an annual estimated salary of $124,100 - $145,800, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE (***/) .

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