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      Great team on a ship in storm - Staff Software Engineer Cloudera Employee Review

      4.0
      16 Jan 2023
      Staff software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      This is a company with high ambitions in a territory with strong concurrence. It has matured a lot in the last 5 years, going from a start-up like, sometimes chaotic feeling (everyone does everything) to a company with structure and separated responsibilities. The hierarchy is still rather flat. Peers in my team at least are bright and motivated aka we are in one boat, and it does make a difference. All are very helpful, you can ask them for help at any time. The work of colleagues is acknowledged, and there are career progression possibilities. They are not free, however, it does not come with time or age, one has to put in tremendous effort, but it is noted by managers.

      Cons

      The company is on rough waters right now (like many others), there was a round of layoffs. Dialogue between different teams is not so great, and that is visible on the product unfortunately, it is cluttered. There are efforts to make it better, but there is still ample room for improvement. Overall, however, this is also changing slowly, with new managers realizing the shortcomings of nose-down focusing on their own team's product only. Though salary is still great, the replacement for stocks are something similar to stock options, and that is not nearly as attractive.

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      Cloudera Response
      3y
      Seeing such positive feedback truly validates that our leaders are making the right decisions.Thank you for your thoughts on our career growth and opportunities. We're always looking for ways to improve how we can help our employees grow, and reviews like yours help us get closer to a solution. Your feedback is important to us as we look towards the future to make meaningful and important changes that improve the company for our customers and our employees.

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      5.0
      10 June 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Everyone is willing to help and wants to see you succeed Lots of opportunities to grow within the company/organization Flexible work/life balance Strong Technology

      Cons

      Multiple platforms - troubling at first to balance between them all, but after some time it is a breeze.

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      Cloudera Response
      3w
      Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you find Cloudera to be a supportive environment with strong growth opportunities and great work-life balance. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our multiple platforms. We are glad to hear that navigation becomes smoother over time, and we are proud to have you on the team in Austin.
      5.0
      10 June 2026
      Principal software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      * Amazing and supportive community with highly talented and approachable colleagues. * Welcoming, inclusive, and friendly culture that makes it easy to feel part of the team. * Excellent technology stack built around Apache Software Foundation projects and modern engineering practices. * Strong open-source-first mindset that promotes innovation, transparency, and collaboration. * Flexible work arrangements with the option to work from home, while office attendance is encouraged to foster collaboration and maintain a strong sense of community. * Gorgeous offices worldwide that provide an inspiring and comfortable work environment. * Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and work on impactful projects alongside exceptional engineers.

      Cons

      * The highly flexible work-from-home culture, while appreciated by many, can sometimes lead to sparsely populated offices. Employees who value face-to-face interactions and spontaneous collaboration may find it harder to build connections and discover new opportunities. * Processes and organizational structures are intentionally lightweight, but this can occasionally result in unclear ownership, shifting priorities, and coordination challenges when deadlines approach. * The strong emphasis on autonomy means teams may operate differently, which can make cross-team coordination and planning less predictable. * Communication and collaboration often require a proactive approach, especially in a distributed environment.

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      Cloudera Response
      3w
      Thank you for your 5-star review and your eight years of dedication to Cloudera. We are glad you value our inclusive culture, open-source mindset, and talented team. We appreciate your constructive feedback on cross-team coordination and distributed collaboration. Your insights are incredibly valuable as we continue to improve our planning processes while maintaining the workplace flexibility our employees enjoy.
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