Staff Software Engineer - Spark at Scale (Open Source)

Cloudera; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO Policy

Flexible WFH Policy

Mental & Physical Wellness programs

Job summary

Cloudera is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in distributed systems to join the Apache Spark Team in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will work on innovative projects to enhance Cloudera’s Data Engineering Experience, contributing to open-source initiatives and solving large-scale challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a background in software development, particularly in Java and Scala, and experience with distributed systems design. This position includes a strong focus on collaboration and driving technology forward within the community.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in professional software development.
• Proven experience leading technical initiatives and delivering complex product enhancements from concept to production.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Scala, or other JVM-based language.
• Solid experience in the design and development of distributed systems.
• Passion for clean coding and software quality.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and deliver next-generation features for Cloudera’s Data Engineering Experience.
• Be a core contributor to Apache Spark, shaping the future of distributed data processing.
• Develop high-performance features using modern technology stacks.
• Conduct root cause analysis and debug complex system-level issues.

Skills

Java

Scala

Distributed Systems

SQL Optimization

Clean Coding

Tools

Apache Spark

Apache Iceberg

Job description

Cloudera is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with expertise in distributed systems to join the Apache Spark Team in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will work on innovative projects to enhance Cloudera’s Data Engineering Experience, contributing to open-source initiatives and solving large-scale challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a background in software development, particularly in Java and Scala, and experience with distributed systems design. This position includes a strong focus on collaboration and driving technology forward within the community.