Principal Product Manager - Director Cloudera Data Warehouse (Hive / Impala)

Cloudera Government Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudera Government Solutions is seeking a Principal Product Manager to oversee our Cloudera Data Warehouse service. You will integrate Apache Iceberg with existing SQL engines like Hive and Impala, leading the technical direction of our cloud-native data solutions.

The ideal candidate possesses deep Kubernetes expertise and a robust vision for data lakehouse architecture. The role includes developing product strategies based on market insights and driving successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management, particularly in cloud services.
• Strong understanding of SQL engines like Apache Hive and Impala.
• Experience with Apache Iceberg and modern data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Articulate and own the strategic direction for our SQL engines.
• Develop and manage a prioritized product roadmap.
• Ensure cross-engine compatibility and integration of features.
• Conduct market research to understand competitive landscape.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

Product vision

Data lakehouse architecture

Market research

Cloud-native efficiency

Job description

Cloudera empowers 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.

Business Area

Product Management

Seniority Level

Director

Job Description

Cloudera is seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager (Individual Contributor) for our mission‑critical Cloudera Data Warehouse (CDW) service. In this role, you will own our cloud‑native data warehouse, driving the deep technical integration of Apache Iceberg with Apache Hive and Apache Impala virtual warehouses, orchestrated via Kubernetes across public and private cloud environments.

You will lead the evolution toward a modern data lakehouse architecture, leveraging CDW’s decoupled design – Control Plane, Catalogs, and Virtual Warehouses – to deliver massive scalability, workload isolation, and automated optimization for enterprise ELT/ETL workflows. This is a highly technical role requiring strong product vision, Kubernetes expertise, and a passion for simplifying complex systems for global enterprise users.

As a Principal Product Manager You Will

• Product Vision & Strategy: Articulate and own the strategic direction for our core SQL engines, Apache Hive and Apache Impala for Cloudera Data Warehouse service. Define the essential functions and capabilities required to serve distinct customer needs, from high‑concurrency BI to complex ETL/ELT workloads.
• Roadmap Management: Develop and maintain a prioritized product roadmap aligned with product strategy. Make data‑driven decisions on feature priorities, balancing customer needs, market trends, and technical debt.
• Apache Iceberg Integration: Prioritize and define the features that enable advanced data lakehouse capabilities (e.g., schema evolution, time travel) with the latest Apache Iceberg versions across both Hive and Impala engines. Ensure cross‑engine compatibility and interoperability with other data services.
• Own the Kubernetes Roadmap: Direct the development of features for elasticity, cost optimization, and automated resource management across the hybrid cloud, ensuring cloud‑native efficiency for the SQL engines.
• Market & Customer Insight: Conduct continuous market research to understand the competitive landscape and identify new opportunities. Serve as the primary conduit for customer feedback through direct engagements with field, customers and partners.
• Hybrid Multi‑Cloud Product Definition: Define the product for a consistent experience across public clouds and private cloud/on‑premises deployments, while addressing the unique requirements of each form factor.
• Go‑to‑Market & Enablement: Drive successful product launches by collaborating with Marketing, Sales, and Documentation teams. Create compelling messaging and enable both internal teams and customers.
• Business Ownership: Define and track KPIs for the CDW service’s success, including adoption and revenue.
• Requirement Authoring: Write clear, concise, high‑quality Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), create epics, and detailed user stories that define exactly what needs to be built.