A lot of potential unrealized - Senior Services Delivery Manager Cloudera Employee Review

3.0
7 Dec 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great product that has some really cool and exciting use cases - Fantastic engineers. Some of the brightest folks I've met in my career. Industry leader types.

Cons

- Management talent caliber isn't on par with engineering talent caliber. They come from different planets. - Terrible sales integration with services. Leads to a lot of friction. - Sales org is coin operated while trying to sell an enterprise grade product. Strategically unaligned.

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Cloudera Response
2y
Thank you for your review and we are delighted to hear that you believe in our product and people. A key focus for us is the ongoing enhancement of our leaders' coaching and managerial skills. Your concerns are important to us, and we are dedicated to addressing them seriously. Our commitment to the company value of "We Strive for Equality" drives us to create and foster a positive, inclusive environment. Your opinions matter, and we value them as we continually seek ways to improve.

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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
2w
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
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
2w
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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