Staff Software Engineer – AI

Cloudera

Staff Software Engineer developing next-generation AI and machine learning platform at Cloudera. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable AI services.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $184,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoGRPCJavaJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help build the leading platform for AI and Machine Learning in the enterprise.
Design, code, and implement elegant, scalable, enterprise-quality AI inference services powered by machine learning models.
Design and Develop AI Model Registry and AI applications
Work to enhance developer velocity and team agility.
Build strong relationships and collaborate with platform and front-end engineers, quality engineers, UX designers, as well as Product Management, Field, Professional Services, and other partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bsc/Msc in related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience building scalable microservices or applications using Go, Python, Node.js, C# or Java
Experience building and deploying AI Inference and Generative AI applications.
Experience with foundation models, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, semantic search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) using vector databases such as Pinecone, Milvus, etc.
Experience with microservices design and development (Go, GRPC, SQL) on Kubernetes
Demonstrate ability to go deep into technology and complex distributed systems
Experience in crafting high-level and low-level design
Experience in building highly scalable, robust and secure enterprise applications
Self-driven and motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship
Strong written and verbal 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

GoPythonNode.jsC#JavaAI InferenceGenerative AImicroservicesKubernetesSQL

Soft Skills

self-drivenmotivatedownershipcraftsmanshipcommunication

Certifications

BScMSc