Staff software Engineer

Business Area:

Engineering

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job 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.

The Data Platform Pillar is the bedrock of Cloudera's technology, where we design and build the core components that let our customers store, manage, and process data with unmatched scalability, security, and performance.

We are seeking passionate engineers to join our Public Cloud / R&D Core team and contribute to groundbreaking projects. As a Staff Engineer, you will work in various areas that empower multi and hybrid cloud data management capabilities. This role encompasses a highly technical role, offering a unique balance for individuals seeking diverse challenges.

As a Staff Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex, large-scale cloud services that form the backbone of our multi-cloud and hybrid data management platform.
• Develop and implement core components, tackling challenges in areas like data governance, security, and distributed systems.
• Drive technical innovation by prototyping and evaluating new technologies, cloud-native solutions to solve complex customer problems.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with product managers, and other engineering teams to design solutions and architecture to deliver high-quality, scalable, and resilient solutions.

We are excited about you if you have:

• MSc/BSc degree in computer science or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in large scale distributed projects
• Strong background in public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), with expertise in security, infrastructure provisioning, containerization, and service enablement.
• Advanced Java programming skills; experience in Go, Python and Typescript is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of Linux environments, networking, virtual machines and container technologies (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD solutions like Jenkins, Github Actions.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including production operations, monitoring, alerting, and participating in an on-call rotation for the services you build.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who can independently identify, define, and drive projects forward with minimal guidance.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve challenging issues in large-scale, distributed cloud environments.
• 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.

Why this role matters:

You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, crafting the foundational software for the control and data planes that powers CDP and keeps it running at massive scale. Working at the forefront of hybrid and multi-cloud technology, you will empower data scientists, engineers, and analysts with the tools and infrastructure they need for advanced analytics and modeling.

Collaboration is key, you will work alongside brilliant minds across product, data science, and engineering to drive innovation, standardize best practices, and shape the future of enterprise AI and data platforms. This is your chance to build the future of data and see your work make a global impact.

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