Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Apache Iceberg

Cloudera; Ireland; On-site; EUR 184,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO Policy

Unplugged Days

Flexible WFH Policy

Wellness Programs

Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Career Development Support

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Volunteer Time

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Cloudera is seeking a visionary Staff Engineer to lead the development of the next generation of Apache Iceberg. You will architect and design systems for data processing at scale, managing massive datasets across enterprises.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, hands-on programming in Java or similar languages, and a strong background in systems design. Benefits include a generous PTO policy, flexible work-from-home provisions, and competitive salary packages.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience for Bachelor's, 4-6 for Master's, 2-4 for PhD.
• Hands-on programming with strong data structures.
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, C++, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Drive future of data architecture via Apache Iceberg.
• Implement new features in Iceberg and improve Cloudera stack.
• Collaborate with PMs and customers for Iceberg development.

Skills

Programming

Data Structures and Algorithms

Systems Design

Java

Scala

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary Staff Engineer to take ownership of the next generation of our enterprise‑grade Apache Iceberg distribution. The role involves architecting, designing, and scaling the system that powers data processing for large enterprises, managing petabytes of data across thousands of nodes.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Engineer you will:

• Drive the future of data architecture by contributing to the open‑source Apache Iceberg project.
• Implement new features in Iceberg and work with other teams to integrate performance improvements into the Cloudera stack.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and customers to shape Iceberg for modern data lakes.
• Develop new features using modern Java platforms.
• Gain in‑depth understanding of components across the Cloudera stack, focusing on Iceberg.
• Work on massive‑scale distributed systems spanning 100s to 1,000s of production nodes.
• Debug deployment issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve system failures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 6+ years of experience; Master’s degree with 4‑6 years; or PhD with 2‑4 years.
• Hands‑on programming with strong data‑structures and algorithms.
• Experience with systems design and development.
• Proficiency in at least one of Java, Scala, C++, Python.
• Passion for clean coding, attention to detail, and quality.
• Strong research and problem‑solving skills with minimal supervision.
• Effective independent and team communication skills.
• Open‑minded attitude and desire to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Apache Iceberg or similar technologies.
• Interest in distributed computing or high‑availability systems.
• Open‑source project contributions.
• SQL optimization from query plan analysis to optimization implementation.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Unplugged Days for work‑life balance
• Flexible WFH Policy
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Phone and Internet reimbursement
• Career development support
• Comprehensive benefits and competitive packages
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee resource groups

Other Details

Location: Washington, Salary range: $184,000 – $230,000. Salary varies with skills, experience, and location.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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