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Cloudera · 1 week ago

Iceberg Core Engineer, Tech Lead

positionCanada
timePart-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Cloudera is a leading data partner that helps organizations transform complex data into actionable insights. They are seeking a Mid-Senior level Iceberg Core Engineer to contribute to the Apache Iceberg project, improve performance across their technology stack, and collaborate with product managers and customers to enhance modern data lakes.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Become a core contributor to Apache Iceberg
Bring performance improvements to all of the engines in the Cloudera stack, by implementing new features in Iceberg and working with other teams to leverage them during queries
Work with Product Managers and Customers to determine ways Iceberg can be improved for Modern Data Lakes
Develop new features in Java on a modern platforms
Gain a solid understanding and deep technical knowledge of components across the Cloudera stack, but focusing on Iceberg, which you can utilize in your daily tasks
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
Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Qualification

Apache IcebergJavaDistributed systemsData structuresSQL optimizationCollaboration skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailOpen-minded attitude

Required

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
8+ years experience as a Software Engineer
Hands-on programmer with solid data-structures and algorithms
Experience with systems design, development
Strong understanding of at least one of the following languages: Java, Scala, C++, Python. And interested to learn the languages we're using
Passionate about programming, clean coding habits, attention to detail, and focus on quality
Strong ability to research and solve problems independently without constant supervision
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an international and virtual team
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
(Most importantly) Open-minded attitude, desire to learn new things and build great products

Preferred

Experience with using/developing Apache Iceberg or other related technologies
Experience (or demonstrated interest) in distributed computing or high availability systems
Contributions to open-source projects
Experience with SQL optimization, from analyzing query plans to implementing optimization in SQL engines

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

Company

Cloudera

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Cloudera is a software development company that offers data management and cloud-native data analytic solutions.
dateFounded in 2008
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.cloudera.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.04B
Key Investors
Intel CapitalT. Rowe PriceAccel
2021-06-01Acquired
2018-04-07Post Ipo Secondary
2017-04-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Charles Sansbury
Chief Executive Officer
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Mary Rorabaugh
Vice President, Finance
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