Senior Software Engineer - Developer Productivity

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.

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises. If the idea of making data and analytics easy and accessible for everyone excites you, we want you on our team!

Cloudera seeks an experienced Senior Software Engineer for the Developer Productivity team to play an integral role in accelerating and improving the Cloudera product development lifecycle. This team builds the next generation of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to allow Product Development and Quality Engineering teams to focus on delivering superior Data Engineering products.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will (Responsibilities):

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced CI/CD pipelines and automation tools to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Create and improve tools for continuous integration, automated testing, and release management, predominantly using Python.
• Build and maintain robust infrastructure using Kubernetes, BareMetal, AWS, GKE, and Azure.
• Improve the Software Development Lifecycle with a robust code review process and gatekeeping process/tools.
• Proficiency in using AI-powered tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, etc.) to enhance productivity, problem-solving, and workflow efficiency.

We're excited about you if you have:

• Experience with automating CI/CD processes.
• Experience programming in one or more general-purpose programming languages, preferably Python, Java, Go, Shell, JavaScript, Typescript, or React and Vite.
• Experience with Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, and Azure environments and strong system fundamentals.
• Experience with infrastructure languages like Terraform, Ansible, or Helm and Java-based build tools like Maven, Gradle, or Ant.

You may also have:

• AI Coding Assistant Proficiency: Experience using and configuring AI-powered development tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude code to accelerate code authoring and refactoring.
• Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge: Deep understanding of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a focus on where friction commonly occurs during coding, testing, and deployment.
• Automation & Scripting: Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or Go) to automate repetitive manual tasks and setup procedures.
• Product Thinking for Internal Tools: Ability to treat internal platforms and tools as products, ensuring they are usable, well-documented, and solve real developer pain points.
• Collaboration & Advocacy: Excellent communication skills to act as a bridge between engineering teams and stakeholders, advocating for developer needs

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

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