Software Engineer (Python, Java) Full Time

At Cloudera, we are committed to transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive digital innovation across industries. As a leader in the data management and analytics space, Cloudera empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data assets through cutting-edge technology and open-source collaboration. Our platform supports some of the world’s largest enterprises, enabling them to manage vast amounts of data securely, efficiently, and at scale. Powered by relentless innovation from the open-source community, we continuously advance our solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers, facilitating digital transformation and competitive advantage in a data-driven world.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer specializing in Airflow to join our engineering team. In this role, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for architecting and driving the strategic evolution of our Apache Airflow-based workflow orchestration platform within Cloudera’s data ecosystem. Your expertise will be crucial in solving complex, high-impact technical challenges that span multiple teams and organizational boundaries. You will lead efforts to design scalable, secure, and reliable solutions for enterprise-grade workloads, ensuring our platform remains at the forefront of data orchestration technology. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management, platform engineers, and open-source communities, you will influence the future direction of our data platform and contribute to open-source projects, notably Apache Airflow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the architecture of distributed systems, mentor engineering talent, and drive innovation in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering
• Deep expertise in Apache Airflow internals, including scheduler, executor, serialization, and REST APIs
• Proficiency in Python and Java programming languages
• Experience with cloud-native deployments such as Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Strong systems thinking with a focus on security, performance, high availability, and fault tolerance
• Proven leadership skills in driving technical projects across multiple teams without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Drive the multi-quarter technical roadmap and architecture for the Airflow platform, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability for enterprise workloads
• Design and implement solutions for complex technical challenges, including multi-tenancy, hybrid/multi-cloud deployment, and advanced scheduling
• Collaborate with product management, principal engineers, and other platform teams to define and deliver core orchestration capabilities that impact the entire data platform
• Establish and promote best practices, performance optimization, and quality standards for the Airflow service and its integrations
• Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers, fostering technical growth and excellence within the team
• Contribute to and influence the Apache Airflow open-source project, aligning its development with product strategy and organizational needs
• Participate in performance tuning, profiling large-scale distributed applications, and ensuring system robustness

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Support for work-life balance through Unplugged Days and flexible WFH arrangements
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Phone and internet reimbursement programs
• Access to ongoing career development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation
• Paid volunteer time to support community engagement
• Employee Resource Groups fostering diversity and inclusion

Equal Opportunity

Cloudera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.