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Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

India, Bangalore · Job Posted January 31, 2026
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At Cloudera, our Data Services Pillar is the heart of data innovation. We create seamless, enterprise-grade experiences for data engineering, warehousing, streaming, and AI. Cloudera Data Engineering (CDE) is our next-generation, cloud-native service built on Apache Spark and Apache Airflow. It allows customers to run large-scale workflows with just a few clicks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. We are looking for an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to lead the evolution of this platform, ensuring it remains the only toolset purpose-built for enterprise-scale ETL and orchestration.

Job Responsibility

  • Architect & Scale Core Systems: Design and evolve high-performance systems within the Data Engineering platform, focusing on the Spark ecosystem and surrounding cloud-native technologies
  • Solve Complex Challenges: Address non-routine technical problems requiring high levels of creativity and a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture
  • Own the Spark Experience: Build features that enhance Spark’s scale and reliability across production clusters ranging from hundreds to thousands of nodes
  • Provide Technical Leadership: Drive architectural discussions and provide technical direction for major projects, influencing both your immediate team and broader organizational initiatives
  • Lead Projects & Delivery: Act as the primary technical lead for domain-specific projects, managing priorities across complex modules while ensuring high-quality execution
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with Product Management, UI/UX, and Field Engineering to translate customer insights into successful technical executions
  • Mentor & Develop Talent: Coach junior and senior engineers, participate in hiring efforts, and conduct high-level technical interviews for system design and coding

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience building enterprise-grade infrastructure or platform software with deep expertise in distributed systems
  • Hands-on experience developing Apache Spark or related technologies, with a strong understanding of system architecture and component interfaces
  • Production experience operating containerized workloads on Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker at scale
  • Advanced proficiency in data structures and algorithms, with a command of Java, Scala, Go, or Python
  • Experience with private cloud platforms (OpenShift/Rancher) and public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Ability to influence technical planning and decision-making at a program level while maintaining excellent verbal and written communication
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field

Nice to have

  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering efficiency
  • Active contributions to open-source projects within the Apache Software Foundation or CNCF
  • Experience with modern UI patterns and responsive design (for full-stack scope)

What we offer

  • 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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