Confluent reputation

Oct 31, 2021 27 Comments

How prestigious is Confluent and can their offer compete with others (ex. Google, FB, etc.)? Can anyone shed light on their offer post-IPO?

TC: 200K
YOE: 5

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  • If you want “prestige”, please do not come work for Confluent. We don’t want you.
    Nov 2, 2021 5
    • Confluent
      FJlV72

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      Confluent is a rocketship and you better hop aboard
      FJlV72
      I’m not sure that’s true. There’s a reason why certain companies are prestigious and others are not. For example, if you were offered the same package at Yahoo! and at Netflix, which would you pick? I think many people would pick Netflix because they are known for being more “prestigious” than Yahoo! (and not necessarily in a bad way). Certainly there can be unhealthy motives for wanting “prestige” but there can also be good reasons a company becomes “prestigious.”

      “Elite” or “top performing” or “renowned” might be another way to say it. Jay has said several times in all hands that we are “elite performers at an elite company” IIRC. And we call ourselves “the world’s Kafka experts.” These are all sentiments which are in the same vein as “prestige” in my mind. I wouldn’t tell someone to go away just because they are attracted to prestige.

      I think OP is making a wise long term move to look for a company that has a strong reputation (and hopefully deserves it), rather than look for the top salary like a mercenary.
      Nov 3, 2021
    • Thanks for the thoughtful answer and for understanding my point of view. I'm certainly going to consider that and am a huge fan of Jay and Jun.
      Nov 3, 2021
  • I have worked for some of those FAANG companies before. I was miserable. Regardless, the name on my resume gives me some bonus credit. In practice, it helps with getting interviews more easily (and boosting my ego).

    I work for Confluent now. It’s the best thing could happen to my career. Money is good. But more importantly I’m being productive and happy.
    Nov 2, 2021 5
  • Confluent
    FJlV72

    Go to company page Confluent

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    Confluent is a rocketship and you better hop aboard
    FJlV72
    The only thing that makes companies prestigious is their results. Confluent’s results speak for themselves.
    Nov 2, 2021 0
  • Uber
    qGGD32

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    qGGD32
    Sounds like you are looking for prestige..
    Nov 2, 2021 0
  • Uber
    qGGD32

    Go to company page Uber

    qGGD32
    Your interview questions are leaked everywhere...
    Nov 1, 2021 0