Was shining a decade back. Sinking ship now - Senior Staff Software Engineer Cloudera Employee Review

3.0
26 Jan 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Not all wants to deploy and manage open source solutions themselves. Here comes Cloudera. They are known for Hadoop. In the first part of last decade they were shining. Still many companies using those old technologies and they need support too, and that brings Cloudera money.

Cons

1. Since Hadoop no real innovation came from them. They are fettered by silos and dependencies. Redeeming age old things and surviving. With reduced product innovation, it's more of an infrastructure vendor for open source now. 2. No coherent vision, rather fluctuating vision. 3. Almost all of CxO left and they hired new folks. The same rhetoric.

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Cloudera Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Innovation is indeed crucial for our growth and relevance in the market. While we have faced challenges, we are actively working on enhancing our product development processes and breaking down silos to foster better collaboration and innovation. The recent changes in our leadership team aim to bring fresh perspectives and drive a coherent vision for the future. Your advice on product innovation and strategic focus is valuable, and we are committed to addressing these areas. Thank you for your insights and for being part of our journey.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Everyone is willing to help and wants to see you succeed Lots of opportunities to grow within the company/organization Flexible work/life balance Strong Technology

Cons

Multiple platforms - troubling at first to balance between them all, but after some time it is a breeze.

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Cloudera Response
2w
Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you find Cloudera to be a supportive environment with strong growth opportunities and great work-life balance. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our multiple platforms. We are glad to hear that navigation becomes smoother over time, and we are proud to have you on the team in Austin.
5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

* Amazing and supportive community with highly talented and approachable colleagues. * Welcoming, inclusive, and friendly culture that makes it easy to feel part of the team. * Excellent technology stack built around Apache Software Foundation projects and modern engineering practices. * Strong open-source-first mindset that promotes innovation, transparency, and collaboration. * Flexible work arrangements with the option to work from home, while office attendance is encouraged to foster collaboration and maintain a strong sense of community. * Gorgeous offices worldwide that provide an inspiring and comfortable work environment. * Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and work on impactful projects alongside exceptional engineers.

Cons

* The highly flexible work-from-home culture, while appreciated by many, can sometimes lead to sparsely populated offices. Employees who value face-to-face interactions and spontaneous collaboration may find it harder to build connections and discover new opportunities. * Processes and organizational structures are intentionally lightweight, but this can occasionally result in unclear ownership, shifting priorities, and coordination challenges when deadlines approach. * The strong emphasis on autonomy means teams may operate differently, which can make cross-team coordination and planning less predictable. * Communication and collaboration often require a proactive approach, especially in a distributed environment.

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Cloudera Response
2w
Thank you for your 5-star review and your eight years of dedication to Cloudera. We are glad you value our inclusive culture, open-source mindset, and talented team. We appreciate your constructive feedback on cross-team coordination and distributed collaboration. Your insights are incredibly valuable as we continue to improve our planning processes while maintaining the workplace flexibility our employees enjoy.
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