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Sr. Software Engineer - Cloudera Manager

United StatesRemoteFull TimeSenior$152,000–$190,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Cloudera is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to join their Cloudera Manager team. This role involves building and enhancing the hybrid and multi-cloud data management platform, focusing on scalable, secure, and high-performance services. Responsibilities include end-to-end project ownership, design, implementation, documentation, and release. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and architect initiatives for managing cloud customers across various Cloudera services. The ideal candidate has a strong background in fullstack development, Java, distributed systems, and systems design, with experience in web technologies like React or TypeScript.

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 and talented Software Engineers to join our Cloudera Manager Software Engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to building and enhancing the software and systems that power our product’s hybrid and multi-cloud data management platform. You will help design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance services that enable seamless deployment and operation across public and private cloud infrastructure.

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will:

  • Collaborate with engineers, tech leads, architects, and product managers to deliver your product.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of project delivery, including design, estimation, implementation, documentation, and release.
  • Be a leader with a strong technical grasp and decisive judgment on prioritization.
  • Coach junior engineers on all aspects of software development.
  • Be responsible for architecting and implementing diverse initiatives to manage both Private and Public Cloud Cloudera customers across various Cloudera services.

We are excited about you if you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent and 5-6 years of related experience; OR Master’s degree and 3-5 years of related experience; OR PhD and 0-3 years of related experience
  • 5+ years of fullstack development experience building software in a large-scale production environment.
  • Strong hold on Java and excellent debugging skills.
  • Good understanding of distributed systems, microservices-based architecture, networks and web architecture.
  • Experience with web technologies such as React, Knockout, or TypeScript.
  • Experience with systems design.
  • An open-minded approach and a desire to learn new technologies regularly.
  • Self-motivation, innovation, and proactivity.

You may also have:

  • Hands-on experience with Go language or Python.
  • Good experience with MySQL or any relational database.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

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.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The expected base salary range for this role in

  • California is $152,000 - $190,000

The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location

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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Sample Cloudera interview questions

  • 1

    Create a locking service for distributed applications and databases.

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  • 2

    Create a dynamic news feed system similar to Facebook's.

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  • 3

    Develop a content delivery network for fast content distribution.

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  • 4

    Pacific and Atlantic Water Flow Calculate water flow from a matrix to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Input: heights = [[2,1],[1,2]] Output: [[0,0],[0,1],[1,0],[1,1]] Explanation: All cells can flow to both oceans because water can move to adjacent cells of equal or lower height or directly off the edges.

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  • 5

    Decode Ways Determine the number of valid ways to decode a string of digits. Input: s = "10" Output: 1 Explanation: The string can only be decoded one single way, as the sequence '10' maps exclusively to the letter 'J'.

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