Senior Software Engineer (Python OR Java)

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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.

Are you interested in open source, big data technologies, the Hadoop ecosystem, or distributed computing?

Cloudera is looking for exceptional Senior Software Engineers to own and deliver maintenance releases for Cloudera’s data platforms and ship hotfixes to customers. Exciting opportunity to gain experience working with Hadoop, understand big data use cases at world’s largest deployments of Hadoop, participate and contribute in vibrant Apache Software Foundation community. You would contribute to Apache projects with the opportunity to become a committer.

As a Senior Software Engineer you will…

• Drive Cloudera’s Data Platforms’ maintenance releases (perform system test analysis, deliver backports and develop new patches).

• Debug system level deployment issues, root cause analysis, and resolve failures.

• Work with Python, Java on different components, on our test framework and automation tools.

• Gain a solid understanding and deep technical knowledge of Hadoop components across the Cloudera stack, which you can utilize in your daily tasks.

• Work on improving the internal infrastructure

• Spend 20% of your time working on open source upstream development

We are excited if you have…

• Relevant studies / BS or MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years development experience in at least one of the following languages: Java / Python (preferably)

• Some development experience in both of the following languages: Java / Python

• Development experience in Linux environments.

• Experience with test automation

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Experience (or demonstrated interest) in distributed computing or high availability systems is a plus.

You may also have…

• Big Data / NoSQL / distributed database experience

• Previous open source contribution

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

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