The tech is great, but its time for CXO management to take some accountability - Account Executive Cloudera Employee Review

3.0
Oct 26, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

They finally got the technical direction right after more than 3 years of trying. CDP is a good product, it just might be too late to market. Better served as an independent company or to be aquired. Great people still remain!!!

Cons

Small company problems in a big company. Engineering does not listen to sales, and CDP is too late to market. Too bad, because its a good product. Key execs need to move on. Stock has suffered for the last 3 years with no progress even though sales and engineering are working their butt off! CEO is technical and not a "business manager". Too many ex HWX people running the same playbook.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 10, 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
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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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