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DirectorJob Description:
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
Principal - Client AI Strategy & Ecosystem SolutionsJob PurposeAs the Principal of Client AI Strategy & Ecosystem Solutions, you will sit at the intersection of Go-to-Market (GTM) execution and technical innovation. You will act as the premier strategic advisor to our most critical enterprise clients, architecting and delivering high-impact AI Ecosystem solutions centered on AI Native storage.
You will own senior stakeholder relationships, mapping complex enterprise business challenges to cutting-edge agentic architectures. This role is a high-visibility, fast-track leadership opportunity; you will not only design the frameworks that drive client AI transformation at a massive scale, but you will also shape our internal ecosystem strategy, scaling a team and a playbook to define the next era of enterprise automation.
Key Responsibilities- Drive Client AI Strategy & Solutioning: Partner directly with Fortune 500 executives and technical leaders to scope, structure, and design agentic workflow solutions that solve pointed operational bottlenecks and unlock massive business impact
- Architect Scalable Agentic Workflows: Create clear, repeatable strategic frameworks and technical blueprints that help enterprise clients assess, deploy, and scale multi-agent systems and AI ecosystem integrations
- Own Cross-Functional Ecosystem Initiatives: Lead initiatives from initial discovery to production-level design, coordinating closely with internal Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to ensure client feedback directly influences the core platform
- Synthesize Market & Tech Trends: Gather and build a thorough understanding of the rapidly evolving LLM, RAG, and AI agent landscapes to identify emerging threats, partnership ecosystems, and long-term enterprise growth opportunities
- Build Value Blueprints: Develop structured business cases, ROI models, and data-driven proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate strategic hypotheses and justify large-scale enterprise resource allocation.
- The Agentic Mindset: Deep, specialized understanding of the AI ecosystem, with hands-on exposure to agentic workflow design, multi-agent frameworks, LLM orchestration, and enterprise integration patterns
- Elite Stakeholder & GTM Communication: Proven ability to command a room of executive stakeholders by translating granular technical details, prompt design, and data architectures into a compelling, value-driven storyline
- Structured & Ambiguous Problem Solving: Strong structured thinking with the ability to walk into unstructured client environments, diagnose complex corporate workflows, and build an execution roadmap
- Entrepreneurial & High-Energy: A curious, self-starting professional who thrives in a "high-growth/start-up paced" ecosystem and is looking to actively step into people and technical leadership roles
- 4–7+ years of professional experience split between tier-one Technology/Management Consulting (e.g., Big 4) and a highly technical, customer-facing Sales Engineering / Solution Architecture / GTM Strategy role at a cutting-edge AI or SaaS enterprise platform.
- Proven track record of deploying complex data analytics, cloud, or AI initiatives for large-scale enterprise clients
- Direct experience with multi-agent orchestration frameworks and modern SaaS GTM strategies
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree is a plus
What you can expect from us:
Generous PTO Policy
Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
Flexible WFH Policy
Mental & Physical Wellness programs
Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
Access to Continued Career Development
Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Resource Groups
EEO/VEVRAA
Skills Required
- Deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including agentic workflow design, multi-agent frameworks, LLM orchestration, and enterprise integration patterns
- Proven ability to communicate technical concepts, prompt design, and data architectures to executive stakeholders
- Strong structured problem-solving skills in ambiguous client environments
- Entrepreneurial, self-starting approach with interest in people and technical leadership
- 4–7+ years of professional experience spanning technology or management consulting and technical customer-facing sales engineering, solution architecture, or GTM strategy
- Experience deploying complex data analytics, cloud, or AI initiatives for large enterprise clients
- Direct experience with multi-agent orchestration frameworks and modern SaaS GTM strategies
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
- MBA or advanced technical degree
Cloudera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay practices are presented as equity-audited with a recognized Fair Pay Workplace certification and ongoing internal reviews. Compensation is often characterized as competitive for similar-sized peers, with visible market-aligned ranges for key roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefit descriptions emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside life and disability insurance, an EAP, wellness programming, and U.S. gym reimbursement. Health coverage is described as strong in practice.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include generous PTO and holidays plus recurring companywide Unplugged Days that create extended weekends. Parental and medical leave are also highlighted as part of the core package.
Cloudera Insights
What We Do
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.
Why Work With Us
Impact at Scale: The infrastructure we build solves massive problems for top global banks, telecommunications giants, and healthcare providers. Cutting-Edge Tech: Work directly at the intersection of Open Source, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. Unmatched Flexibility: Enjoy a remote-friendly, hybrid culture that respects your time—including









