Staff Software Engineer

Cloudera

Staff Software Engineer developing query engine components for low latency and scalability at Cloudera. Collaborating on distributed systems innovations and enhancing Impala features across platforms.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheCloudDistributed SystemsJavaKubernetesLinuxOpen 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
Prior involvement in open source community, especially related Apache technologies
Experience with data warehouse and/or database internals
Experience with cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and cloud object storage

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++Javahigh-performance codeenterprise-quality codedatabase conceptsperformance tuningtroubleshootingdebuggingdistributed systemsscalability

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science