Staff Software Engineer

Cloudera

Staff Software Engineer developing low latency query engine components for data platforms at Cloudera. Leading projects and contributing to open-source innovations with high-performance systems.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaLinuxOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement query engine components for low latency and scalability
Lead projects in adding new functionality in distributed systems and dealing with concepts of performance, fault-tolerance
Design and implement Impala features in both the on-premise and cloud space
Contribute to productivity, process and infrastructure improvement
Work with product managers and customers to understand requirements
Analyze large-scale distributed systems to identify performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, failure points, and security holes
Formulate and present your architecture and design documents internally and to the open source community
Contribute to software productivity process and infrastructure improvements
Publicize Impala through blogs and conference presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software development experience
a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is preferred
Experience leading and delivering complex product enhancements
Experience in writing high-performance, enterprise-quality code in C++ or Java
Familiar with database concepts and Linux development environments
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills
Excellent communication skills

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

C++Javaquery engine designdistributed systemsperformance tuningfault-tolerancescalabilityhigh-performance codedatabase conceptsLinux development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationtroubleshootingdebuggingpresentation skillscollaborationprocess improvementcustomer understandingarchitecture formulationproductivity enhancement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science