Senior Backend Engineer, Spark

Cloudera

Senior Engineer shaping Cloudera's Data Engineering experience across cloud environments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver critical features for data engineering workflows.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBudapest • 🇭🇺 HungarySeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesOpenShiftPythonScalaSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gain deep technical knowledge across the Cloudera Data Engineering technical stack, with a focus on the runtimes of the stack like Apache Spark and Apache Iceberg, and apply this expertise in your daily work.
Work with a team of talented infrastructure engineers.
Help hire and mentor engineers while supporting their career growth.
Drive architecture and design discussions, providing strong technical direction for the team.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and cross-functional partners, leading the delivery of several large, critical features in Cloudera’s data engineering experience.
Work on large-scale distributed systems, ranging from hundreds to thousands of nodes in production clusters.
Bring passion for programming, clean coding practices, attention to detail, and a strong focus on quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant studies / BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
3+ years experience as a Software Engineer in infrastructure space
Strong understanding of at least one of the following languages: Java, Scala, C++, Python. And interested to learn the languages we’re using.
Passionate about programming, clean coding habits, attention to detail, and focus on quality
Strong understanding of distributed systems and building systems at scale.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
Experience with public cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and/or private cloud (OpenShift/Rancher)
Open-minded attitude, desire to learn new things and build great products
It’s a big plus if you have solid experience with Apache Spark or Apache Iceberg

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaScalaC++PythonApache SparkApache Icebergdistributed systemsclean coding practicesprogramminglarge-scale systems

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaboration skillsmentoringtechnical directionattention to detailpassion for programmingopen-minded attitudedesire to learncareer growth supportleadership

Certifications

BS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer Science