Technical Lead, Spark (Java)

• Design new features for Cloudera's data engineering experience, and take them from prototypes to leading a team to deliver the feature in production at scale.
• Contribute to Apache Spark, Livy.
• Develop new features in Scala/Java/Python on modern platforms.
• Gain expertise in distributed data processing, from SQL planners and optimizers, to data layout and table formats like Apache Parquet and Iceberg, to fault tolerance in distributed systems.
• Gain a solid understanding and deep technical knowledge of components across the Cloudera Data Engineering Experience stack, focusing on Iceberg and Spark.
• Get to work on large-scale distributed systems, from 100s to 1000s of nodes, in production clusters.
• Debug system-level deployment issues, root cause analysis, perform system test analysis, and resolve failures.
• Work on improving internal infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders., You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, crafting the foundational software for the control and data planes that power CDP and keep it running at massive scale. Working at the forefront of hybrid and multi-cloud technology, you will empower data scientists, engineers, and analysts with the tools and infrastructure they need for advanced analytics and modeling. Collaboration is key, you will work alongside brilliant minds across product, data science, and engineering to drive innovation, standardize best practices, and shape the future of enterprise AI and data platforms. This is your chance to build the future of data and see your work make a global impact.

• 8-10+ years of professional software development.
• Experience leading and delivering complex product enhancements.
• Strong understanding of at least one of Java, Scala, Python; interested to learn the languages we're using.
• Experience with systems design, development.
• Passionate about programming, clean coding habits, attention to detail, and focus on quality.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to research and solve problems independently without constant supervision.
• Open-minded, desire to learn new things and build great products.
• Experience with distributed systems.

Preferred

• Experience with SQL planners.
• Experience with developing Apache Spark, Livy or other related technologies.
• Experience with large-scale, distributed systems design and development with an understanding of scaling, performance, and scheduling.
• Solid experience with at least one cloud.
• Contributors to open-source projects.

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

At Cloudera, we believe that data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow. We empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Cloudera delivers an enterprise data cloud for any data, anywhere, from the Edge to AI. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises. Learn more at cloudera.com.