Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cloudera is a leading company in data management and analytics, empowering organizations to transform complex data into actionable insights. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the Apache Iceberg project, focusing on the architecture and scalability of data processing systems for large enterprises. The role involves driving innovations in data architecture, collaborating with product teams, and enhancing performance across the Cloudera stack.
Responsibilities
- Drive the future of data architecture by becoming a core contributor to Apache Iceberg, the open-source project defining modern data lakes
- Bring performance improvements to all of the engines in the Cloudera stack, by implementing new features in Iceberg and working with other teams to leverage them during queries
- Work with Product Managers and Customers to determine ways Iceberg can be improved for Modern Data Lakes
- Develop new features in Java on a modern platforms
- Gain a solid understanding and deep technical knowledge of components across the Cloudera stack, but focusing on Iceberg, which you can utilize in your daily tasks
- Get to work on massive-scale distributed systems, spanning from 100s to 1000s of nodes in production clusters, leveraging Iceberg's capabilities for handling PB-scale data architectures
- Debug system level deployment issues, root cause analysis, perform system test analysis and resolve failures
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, and 6+ years of experience; OR Master's degree and 4-6 years of experience; OR PhD and 2-4 years of experience
- Hands-on programmer with solid data-structures and algorithms
- Experience with systems design, development
- 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 ability to research and solve problems independently without constant supervision
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an international and virtual team
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- (Most importantly) Open-minded attitude, desire to learn new things and build great products
- Experience with using/developing Apache Iceberg or other related technologies
- Experience (or demonstrated interest) in distributed computing or high availability systems
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Experience with SQL optimization, from analyzing query plans to implementing optimization in SQL engines
Benefits
- Generous PTO Policy
- Support work life balance with [Unplugged Days](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXBMXiUHG8c)
- 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHPK_ZRVRHA)
- Employee Resource Groups
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