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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.
We are seeking a Staff Engineer with a full-stack mentality to join our Public Cloud team. This is a mission-critical role within an impactful team of five, focused on the Cloudera Data Platform across the three major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
We need a seasoned Fullstack Engineer with Java expertise, who views software through the lens of the entire software development lifecycle. You will be a "self-enabler" who takes full ownership of features and architectural designs, in addition to the coding, ownership of features and architectural designs, release process, and takes testing and quality gates seriously.
Our ideal candidate will go to extremes when it comes to complex issues, such as starting up a VM/container to debug, and understands that a great profile involves both coding and deployment.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will...
Lead Image Management: Drive the development of tooling for VM image creation, management, and release across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Architectural Design: Provide high-level architectural planning and contribute at a Senior Staff level by independently leading major features.
Own Test Frameworks: Take ownership of and contribute to the Java-based image validation and test automation frameworks.
Drive Configuration as Code: Manage infrastructure and configuration using tools like Ansible, Salt, and Packer.
Collaborate and Innovate: Work within a diverse set of tasks to deliver scalable, high-availability solutions for large-scale distributed systems.
We are excited if you have...
Strong Generalist Background: A robust development background combined with DevOps and Fullstack experience.
Java Expertise: Significant experience with Java, specifically for developing test code and automation frameworks (note: this is a generalist role, not a pure Java Developer role).
Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python and/or Go.
Cloud & Infrastructure Proficiency: Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP) and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Salt, or Packer.
Distributed Systems Knowledge: An understanding of large-scale systems design, including scaling, replication, consistency, and high availability.
Self-Driven Leadership: The ability to act as a "self-enabler," taking individual ownership of complex features without needing constant tech-lead supervision.
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve challenging issues in large-scale, distributed cloud environments.
You may also have...
Linux & DevOps Mastery: Deep knowledge of Linux environments and a "DevOps" mindset where you take responsibility for the full lifecycle, including deployment.
Experience with large-scale, distributed systems design and development with an understanding of scaling, performance, and scheduling.
Proactive problem-solving ability, to work independently, identify, define, and drive projects forward with minimal guidance.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across different geographies.
Passion for coaching and developing team members to achieve their full potential.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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
- Strong generalist background with development, DevOps, and full-stack experience
- Significant experience with Java for developing test code and automation frameworks
- Proficiency in Python and/or Go
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with configuration management and infrastructure tools such as Ansible, Salt, or Packer
- Understanding of large-scale distributed systems design (scaling, replication, consistency, HA)
- Ability to diagnose and resolve challenging issues in large-scale, distributed cloud environments
- Self-driven leadership and ownership of complex features with minimal supervision
- Deep knowledge of Linux environments and DevOps lifecycle (preferred)
- Experience coaching and developing team members (preferred)
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (preferred)
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
