Posted: 14 June
The role
Job Description
We are seeking a visionary Staff Engineer to take ownership of the next generation of our enterprise‑grade Apache Iceberg distribution. The role involves architecting, designing, and scaling the system that powers data processing for large enterprises, managing petabytes of data across thousands of nodes.
Responsibilities
As a Staff Engineer you will:
Drive the future of data architecture by contributing to the open‑source Apache Iceberg project.
Implement new features in Iceberg and work with other teams to integrate performance improvements into the Cloudera stack.
Collaborate with Product Managers and customers to shape Iceberg for modern data lakes.
Develop new features using modern Java platforms.
Gain in‑depth understanding of components across the Cloudera stack, focusing on Iceberg.
Work on massive‑scale distributed systems spanning 100s to 1,000s of production nodes.
Debug deployment issues, perform root cause analysis, and resolve system failures.
Collaborate with cross‑functional team members and stakeholders.
Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 6+ years of experience; Master’s degree with 4‑6 years; or PhD with 2‑4 years.
Hands‑on programming with strong data‑structures and algorithms.
Experience with systems design and development.
Proficiency in at least one of Java, Scala, C++, Python.
Passion for clean coding, attention to detail, and quality.
Strong research and problem‑solving skills with minimal supervision.
Effective independent and team communication skills.
Open‑minded attitude and desire to learn.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Apache Iceberg or similar technologies.
Interest in distributed computing or high‑availability systems.
Open‑source project contributions.
SQL optimization from query plan analysis to optimization implementation.
Benefits
Generous PTO Policy
Unplugged Days for work‑life balance
Flexible WFH Policy
Physical and mental wellness programs
Phone and Internet reimbursement
Career development support
Comprehensive benefits and competitive packages
Paid volunteer time
Employee resource groups
Other Details
Location: Washington, Salary range: $184,000 – $230,000. Salary varies with skills, experience, and location.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
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