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      A fantastic place to work if you enjoy collaborating with smart people and building great technology. - Principal Software Engineer Cloudera Employee Review

      5.0
      Jun 10, 2026
      Principal software engineer
      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
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      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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      5.0
      Jun 10, 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
      1d
      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 8, 2026
      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great coworkers, flexible work environment, challenging projects, strong technology.

      Cons

      Some processes can be complex, and communication across teams could be more streamlined.

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      Cloudera Response
      1d
      Thank you for the 5-star review! We are thrilled that you love our collaborative culture, talented teams, and flexible environment. We also appreciate your feedback on streamlining our processes and communication. We are glad to have you on the leadership team!
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