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 a hybrid cloud platform for enterprise customers based on Kubernetes and cutting-edge CNCF technologies, tackling challenges like air-gapped deployments and FedRAMP compliance. We are building a platform to run significant AI and big data workloads, scaling up to thousands of nodes. The product is based on the 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, GCP/AWS/Azure, OpenStack
- Golang, C#
- GitHub, FluxCD, Harness, OpenTofu/Terraform, Crossplane
- Prometheus, Loki, Grafana
- OpenBao, Kyverno
- External-dns, cert-manager, trust-manager
- Cilium, Istio-ambient, Traefik
- Velero
- Keda
As a Staff Systems Engineer you will…
Improve scaling solution which can cover cases of thousands of clusters and applications
Ensure our platform is compliant with security standards e.g. role-based identity (SPIRE/SPIFFE) and certifications like e.g. FedRamp
Participate on the new architecture design from scratch on standardization of observability for the whole company (greenfield project)
Ensure our platform can provide seamless upgrade for the heavy stateful workload running on top of it
Implementing new features to our APIs, K8s operators and tooling
We are excited if you have…
Proficiency with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
6+ years of Development experience of platform tools and systems (Golang or other languages)
Good collaboration and communication skills.
Bsc/MSc in related field or equivalent experience
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
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Skills Required
- 6+ years experience building backend services
- Proficiency in Go or low level compiled languages
- Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts and APIs
- Understanding of CI/CD practices and pipeline automation
- Bsc/MSc in related field or equivalent experience
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
