Business Area:
EngineeringSeniority Level:
Mid-Senior levelJob 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.
About the RoleWe are building Cloudera Cloud Core — the base layer for the Cloudera ecosystem on-prem. Kubernetes runs on bare-metal servers (certified enterprise-grade hardware from Dell, Pure Storage), with containerized OpenStack running on top of that Kubernetes (deployed with openstack-helm). AI and big data workloads run on top of the platform. The product is based on the OpenStack Taikun product pillar and the majority of the team is based in the Czech republic, including full-remote co-workers. We are using mainly Claude and also other AI models are available through our LLM gateway.
Tech Stack:
- Kubernetes (bare-metal), containerized OpenStack (openstack-helm)
- Python, Bash
- GitHub, FluxCD, Harness, OpenTofu/Terraform
- Prometheus, Loki, Grafana
- Rook-Ceph
- Cilium, Istio-ambient, Traefik
As a Senior Staff Platform Engineer you will:
Design and build the platform product that powers Cloudera's SaaS.
Work on system architecture, platform lifecycle and GitOps-driven delivery at scale
Rewrite the current Ansible-based provisioning to use our own Kubernetes distribution
Work on our lifecycle manager for the solution
Build an enterprise-grade modern monitoring stack (greenfield project)
Support running on hundreds of bare-metal servers (potentially thousands in some cases)
Drive GitOps adoption (FluxCD) across provisioning and lifecycle management
Ensure compliance with security standards (SPIRE/SPIFFE, FedRAMP) and support air-gapped deployments
We are excited about you if you have:
8+ years of related experience.
Deep Linux system administration and networking knowledge
System design and infrastructure architecture (understanding the big picture)
Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
GitOps workflows (FluxCD or similar)
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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Skills Required
- 8+ years of related experience
- Proven experience with OpenStack deployment
- Strong Linux system administration skills
- Proficiency with Ansible for automation
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
- Extensive knowledge of Ceph
- Bachelor degree or higher in relevant field
Cloudera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cloudera and has not been reviewed or approved by Cloudera.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unplugged Days provide recurring company‑wide extra days off in addition to generous PTO and holidays, creating predictable recharge time. Time away is a prominent part of the package and is consistently emphasized alongside regular leave options.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with life and disability insurance, an EAP, and wellness programming. Added lifestyle support includes gym reimbursement in the U.S. and health checkups in some locations.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company emphasizes equitable compensation and maintains a Fair Pay Workplace certification. Pay is described as competitive for many technical and go‑to‑market roles, aligning with this stance.
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
