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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)
Hands-on experience working in a Linux environment and a solid understanding of fundamental OS concepts.
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
- Proficiency with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
- 6+ years development experience building platform tools and systems (Golang or other languages)
- Experience with Golang and/or C# for implementing APIs and operators
- Familiarity with observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) and monitoring standardization
- Experience with security standards and identity frameworks (SPIRE/SPIFFE) and compliance (FedRAMP)
- BSc/MSc in related field or equivalent experience
- Good collaboration and communication skills
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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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
