Business Area:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Job Description:
Cloudera powers the data-driven enterprise. Our Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) is the cornerstone of hybrid data architecture—combining flexibility, security, and open-source innovation to unlock the full potential of analytics, machine learning, and Generative AI. As we drive the next wave of transformation, Cloudera is assembling a focused leadership team to execute on strategic initiatives.Your Role: Taskforce Leader and Full-Stack Engineer
We are seeking a technical and customer-oriented Senior Manager of Engineering to lead a dedicated cross-functional engineering taskforce, primarily based in Cork, Ireland. This role is for a hands-on leader well-versed in massive scale distributed systems who will translate strategic product vision into technical execution, acting as the key technical and customer-facing leader for the taskforce's strategic initiatives.
You will focus on execution, drive the development of new products/features from concept to customer deployment, and serve as the technical bridge between the Cork-based team and global product/engineering leadership.
What You Will Do
* Lead the Forward Engineering Taskforce: Define, staff, and lead a cross-functional engineering taskforce in Cork, Ireland, building empowered pods with clear full-stack ownership for strategic product initiatives within the Cloudera Data Platform.
* Drive Massive Scale Execution: Oversee the technical design and execution of features, ensuring the delivery of scalable, performant, and resilient massive scale distributed systems and cloud-native services.
* Champion Customer-Oriented Development: Work directly with customers and field teams to gather feedback, translate requirements into technical solutions, and ensure the taskforce delivers real-world customer value.
* Foster Technical Excellence: Instill and enforce a strong engineering discipline within the taskforce, championing SDLC improvements, DevSecOps practices, rigorous testing, and a culture of code quality and technical ownership.
* Partner and Collaborate: Serve as the connective tissue between the taskforce and global Engineering, Product, and Support teams to ensure seamless integration of strategic projects and alignment on dependencies.
* Coach and Mentor: Build a high-trust, technically strong team, actively mentoring senior engineers and managers to cultivate full-stack expertise and leadership growth.
What We Are Looking For
* Experience: 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in management level roles managing cross-functional teams.
* Distributed Systems Expertise: Deep technical expertise in building and operating massive scale distributed systems, modern data architectures, and hybrid/cloud-native infrastructure (preferably Kubernetes-based orchestration).
* Full-Stack and Customer Focus: Proven experience as a full-stack leader, capable of overseeing all aspects of product development (front-end, back-end, and infrastructure). Must have a strong customer-oriented mindset with experience presenting technical roadmaps and solutions to external clients.
* Very strong in Java. DevOps knowledge.
* Execution Rigor: Operational ability to define, track, and execute on key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive clarity and velocity across complex, interdependent components.
* Global Team Management: Experience managing and mentoring technical leaders across different time zones, with a focus on building a high-performing team in the Cork, Ireland location.
* Open Source & AI/ML: Strong grasp of open-source dynamics and experience contributing to or leveraging projects (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, Iceberg). Fluency in AI/ML lifecycle tooling and platforms is a plus.
What you can expect from us:
* 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
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