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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 Software Engineer to drive the evolution of the Cloudera Embedded Container Service based on the Rancher Kubernetes Engine for enterprise and multi-cluster environments. This role will focus on evolving the Rancher Kubernetes Engine’s integration with the Cloudera Data Services.
The Data Services Platform organization has deep technical expertise in distributed computing and container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes, Apache Hadoop, etc. and on various cloud platforms like Openshift, RKE, AWS, Azure, GCP etc. We have team members who have been the pioneers of open source projects like YuniKorn for Kubernetes. We are deeply involved in open source communities like Apache Software Foundation and CNCF.
We are incubating a new team focused on Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE) under the Data Services Platform organization to strengthen our Embedded Container Service which serves as a foundation for the Cloudera Data Platform - On Premise offering.
As a Staff Software Engineer you will…Incubate the Rancher Kubernetes Engine focused team and support development of the Cloudera Data Platform - On Premise.
Support the integration of Rancher Kubernetes Engine within CDP-On Premise by designing and implementing enhancements around Cluster lifecycle (provisioning, upgrades, backup/restore), CNI based Networking and CSI based Storage.
Introduce best-practices and tooling to debug and troubleshoot deployments, upgrades, and ongoing operational problems.
Customize and extend RKE using Kubernetes APIs & CRDs, Controllers & Operators, Rancher APIs and other extensions.
Define install/upgrade paths for version upgrades and compatibility strategies for Kubernetes and Longhorn
Actively influence and work with Quality Engineering & Scale Testing teams to improve the quality standards of the platform.
Contribute to Rancher, Kubernetes, Canal, Calico, Flannel, Longhorn and other CNCF projects.
Review upstream changes and influence adoption strategy.
Represent the team in open-source forums and technical communities.
5+ years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Go-lang programming language.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
Solid understanding of Kubernetes Core including the K8s API Server, Scheduler, Control Plane, etcd etc.
Experience with designing Kubernetes APIs, CRDs & Controllers with emphasis on backward compatibility.
CSI-Level understanding of storage in K8s. Experience with Longhorn development and evolution is highly preferred.
An understanding of how these services interact with the host system’s storage, networking and compute capabilities is required.
Strong troubleshooting skills and experience resolving complex issues in Kubernetes, networking, and storage.
Hands-on experience with development / troubleshooting of the Rancher Kubernetes Engine
Demonstrate ability to go deep into technology and complex distributed systems.
Self-driven and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience building PaaS and SaaS products
Experience working in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) community
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
- 5+ years backend development experience with strong expertise in Go-lang
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent practical experience
- Solid understanding of Kubernetes core (API Server, Scheduler, Control Plane, etcd)
- Experience designing Kubernetes APIs, CRDs, and Controllers with backward compatibility emphasis
- CSI-level understanding of storage in Kubernetes
- Experience with Longhorn development and evolution
- Understanding of how storage, networking, and compute interact with host systems
- Strong troubleshooting skills resolving complex issues in Kubernetes, networking, and storage
- Hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE)
- Ability to work deeply with complex distributed systems and demonstrate technical ownership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience building PaaS and SaaS products
- Experience working in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) community
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
