Staff Software Engineer - Data Services

Role Overview

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in data infrastructure and a strong focus on Apache Airflow to lead the orchestration and workflow engineering experience within Cloudera Data Engineering (CDE).

What You Will Do

Drive the multi-year technical roadmap and architectural vision for enterprise-grade Apache Airflow within Cloudera Data Engineering. Design and optimize highly available, secure, and multi-tenant Airflow environments capable of managing complex dependencies and scheduling workflows across thousands of distributed cluster nodes.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is your opportunity to build cloud-native solutions that are deployable anywhere whether in massive clusters on any cloud provider or in private data centers. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies like Trino, Spark, Airflow, and advanced AI inferencing systems to shape the future of analytics.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related technical field
• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a heavy emphasis on data infrastructure, workflow orchestration, and distributed systems
• Deep, production-proven experience architecting, scaling, and extending Apache Airflow
• Strong understanding of Python and at least one compiled language such as Java, Scala, C++, or Go
• Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures, specifically running stateful and stateless workloads on Kubernetes and/or private cloud environments
• Strong understanding of large-scale systems design, scheduling algorithms, resource allocation, and performance tuning

Benefits

• 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