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Read Full Privacy Message Decline Accept Cookies Cloudera Careers Sign In Cloudera Careers Home Search for Jobs Senior Staff Software Engineer - Control Plane page is loaded Senior Staff Software Engineer - Control Plane Apply Senior Staff Software Engineer - Control Plane Apply remote type Remote locations US-Georgia-Remote time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id 251276 Business Area: Engineering Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Job Description:  At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry.  Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises. The Data Platform Pillar is the bedrock of Cloudera’s technology, where we design and build the core components that let our customers store, manage, and process data with unmatched scalability, security, and performance.  We are seeking passionate engineers to join our Public Cloud / R&D Core team and contribute to groundbreaking projects. As a Staff Engineer, you will work in various areas that empower multi and hybrid cloud data management capabilities. This role encompasses a highly technical role, offering a unique balance for individuals seeking diverse challenges. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will: Lead the design and architecture of complex, large-scale cloud services that form the backbone of our multi-cloud and hybrid data management platform. Develop and implement core components, tackling challenges in areas like data governance, security, and distributed systems. Drive technical innovation by prototyping and evaluating new technologies, cloud-native solutions to solve complex customer problems. Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team. Collaborate with product managers, and other engineering teams to design solutions and architecture to deliver high-quality, scalable, and resilient solutions. We are excited about you if you have (Required Experience): MSc/BSc degree in computer science or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrated experience in large scale distributed projects Strong background in public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), with expertise in security, infrastructure provisioning, containerization, and service enablement. Advanced Java programming skills Solid knowledge of Linux environments, networking, virtual machines and container technologies (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD solutions like Jenkins, Github Actions. Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including production operations, monitoring, alerting, and participating in an on-call rotation for the services you build. You are a proactive problem-solver who can independently identify, define, and drive projects forward with minimal guidance. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve challenging issues in large-scale, distributed cloud environments. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across different geographies. Passion for coaching and developing team members to achieve their full potential. You may also have: Experience in Go, Python and Typescript is a plus. What you can expect from us: 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 EEO/VEVRAA #LI-SZ1 #LI-REMOTE Recruitment Fraud Alert It has come to our attention that job seekers have been contacted about fake job opportunities with Cloudera from individuals fraudulently posing as Cloudera employees. These recruiting fraud schemes often include requests for personal information and payments. Be aware that Cloudera will never request a payment as part of its recruitment process. Additionally, Cloudera will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process. 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