This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
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. As a Product Manager focused on Apache Knox, you will define and execute the product vision and strategy for secure access to the Cloudera platform, with Apache Knox serving as the foundational gateway for distributed data services. You will drive the product lifecycle from conception through delivery, collaborating with engineering, customers, partners, and cross-functional teams to scale Knox across enterprise and cloud environments.
Job Responsibility:
Define and own the product vision and strategy for the Cloudera Knox gateway, including secure access, API gateway capabilities, identity integration, and enterprise-grade security features based on customer needs and market trends
Build and maintain a prioritized, data-driven product roadmap that aligns with Cloudera’s broader security, hybrid cloud, and data platform strategies
Lead the entire product lifecycle — from early discovery and requirements gathering to launch planning, product delivery, and post-launch performance monitoring
Write and refine product requirements (PRDs), user stories, acceptance criteria, and epics in collaboration with engineering and UX teams
Engage with customers, field teams, and partners to understand technical challenges, pain points related to secure cluster access, authentication integration (Kerberos, LDAP/AD, SSO), API security, and multi-cluster management
Conduct competitive and market analysis to position Knox against alternative secure access solutions and standards
Partner closely with engineering to drive feature prioritization and clarity on technical trade-offs
work with documentation, QA, and support teams to enable successful delivery and adoption
Work with sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure Knox is effectively positioned in go-to-market strategy, enablement content, and customer onboarding
Represent Knox in customer meetings, technical briefings, and industry events
clearly communicate product strategy, wins, and future direction
Define KPIs for Knox adoption, performance, security posture improvement, customer satisfaction, and business impact
use these to monitor product health and guide prioritization
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
3-5+ years in product management for enterprise software or platform products, ideally in security, data infrastructure, or middleware
Strong understanding of distributed systems, network security models, identity and access management (IAM), API gateway concepts, and reverse proxy architectures
Familiarity with Apache Knox or similar gateway technologies is a strong plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences
Experience using customer insights and metrics to influence product decisions
Proven ability to collaborate with engineering, sales, support, and field teams in a matrixed environment
Nice to have:
Experience working with big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Hive) and Cloudera ecosystem components
Familiarity with enterprise identity and security stacks (Kerberos, SAML, LDAP/AD, OAuth)
Previous involvement with open-source projects or community engagement