Senior Software Engineer (Go/Java)

Business Area:

Engineering

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description:

At Cloudera, our Data Services Pillar is the heart of data innovation. Cloudera Data Engineering (CDE) is our next-generation cloud-native service built on Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. It is the only service purpose-built for enterprise data engineering teams, providing an all-inclusive toolset for orchestration, pipeline monitoring, and visual troubleshooting across hybrid cloud environments.

As a Senior Software Engineer on you will:

• Architect & Build: Design scalable, high-performance, cloud-native platforms that enable data scientists and engineers to run distributed workloads using Spark and Airflow.
• Master Kubernetes: Develop and operate microservices on Kubernetes, ensuring reliability, scalability, and efficient resource utilization.
• Scale Distributed Systems: Build and enhance systems for orchestration, scheduling, monitoring, and lifecycle management of large-scale data pipelines.
• Lead Technical Decisions: Drive design discussions with a focus on performance, scalability, and resiliency.
• Own the Lifecycle: Take full ownership of features end-to-end: from initial design and development to testing, deployment, and production support.
• Mentor & Advocate: Guide junior engineers and champion engineering best practices across the organization.

We’re excited about you if you have:

• 5+ years of experience designing and building distributed, scalable systems in production environments.
• Kubernetes Mastery (Mandatory): Strong, hands-on experience designing and operating containerized workloads, with a deep understanding of scheduling, autoscaling, and networking.
• Backend Proficiency: Strong fundamentals in data structures and algorithms with proficiency in Java or Golang.
• Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS or Azure).
• Data Intensity: Experience building or operating data-intensive applications or large-scale platforms.
• Systems Thinking: The ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and improve the observability of large-scale systems.

You may also have:

• Big Data Ecosystem: Experience with Apache Spark, Airflow, or Hive.
• Modern Dev Tools: Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) to improve productivity and code quality.
• Observability: Familiarity with tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Open Source: Contributions to big data or cloud-native open-source ecosystems.
• AI/ML: Exposure to AI/ML pipelines or infrastructure.

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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