Strong racial and radical victimization. - Account Executive Cloudera Employee Review

1.0
Mar 31, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good innovative product Big Data value proposition beyond any other company on planet

Cons

Have to leave Cloudera due to strong racial discrimination and radical victimization. On highlighting the issue to management and HR was sidelined and humiliated to leave.

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Cloudera Response
10y
It is disheartening to see this type of review. We treat our employees with respect without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability or anything else that is not relevant to someone’s contributions as a Clouderan. We want employees to feel that Cloudera is the best professional experience they have had and we strive to provide that every day. To prevent issues such as those alleged by the author, we have multiple ways for employees to raise their issues, big or small, to ensure all issues get addressed including our 24 hour ethics hotline, a true open door policy, and through HR. This review does not reflect our survey responses across the company nor our typical Glass Door reviews. We always appreciate feedback, however, this is so much a departure from any data we see and know about that I question its accuracy.

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5.0
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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
1w
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
Jun 10, 2026
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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
1w
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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