We are looking for motivated **Software Engineers** to join our dynamic development teams. In this role, you will report to the Head of Engineering, collaborate within a flat organizational structure, and contribute to cutting\-edge data\-intensive solutions. At Ververica, you will engage with one of the largest and most vibrant open\-source communities while building solutions that have a global impact. You will connect with users worldwide and play a key role in addressing long\-standing technical challenges using innovative approaches. **Your Role and Responsibilities** As a **Software Engineer** at Ververica, you will: * Leverage your expertise to solve challenging data engineering and stream processing problems. * Work on both **open\-source** and **proprietary** products. * Take end\-to\-end ownership of new features, improvements, and fixes: * Problem breakdown, design, implementation, testing, and documentation. * Collaborate across diverse teams of developers. * Take ownership of project components, influencing their technical direction. * Mentor junior developers, fostering their growth. * Actively contribute to the **Apache Flink** community with support from the company. * (Optional) Share your work through internal/external talks and publications. **Requirements** **What We’re Looking For** You’ll thrive in this role if you: * Have **several years** of industry or academic experience in software engineering. * Possess deep expertise in **Java** and **JVM mechanics**. * Are well\-versed in **distributed systems** and **database systems**. * Have experience building **data\-intensive applications** or solutions. * Demonstrate strong programming skills, with a solid grasp of **data structures and algorithms**. * Exhibit excellent software engineering practices: * Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code. * Creating thorough documentation. * Breaking down complex tasks into manageable sub\-problems. * Designing simple and robust APIs. * Are skilled in debugging and resolving issues in **distributed systems**. * Have experience mentoring other developers through collaboration. * Are passionate about **open\-source projects**, engaging with users, and exploring new opportunities. **Benefits** **Why Join Ververica?** At Ververica, you’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative team at the forefront of real\-time data processing technology. We offer: * A creative and inclusive work environment that values diversity. * Opportunities to shape the future of the stream processing space. * The chance to make a visible impact on cutting\-edge technologies. * Engagement with one of the most active open\-source communities. * Support for professional growth and open\-source contributions. If you’re excited about working on **streaming data**, **software development**, and **open\-source technology**, we want to hear from you! Your unique skills and experiences can help us drive innovation and achieve our goals.