Engineering Manager, Public Cloud / R&D Core

Role Summary

Business Area

Engineering

At Cloudera , we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

The Data Platform Pillar is the bedrock of Cloudera ’s technology, where we design and build the core components that let our customers store, manage, and process data with unmatched scalability, security, and performance.

We are seeking passionate engineering leaders to join our Public Cloud / R&D Core team and contribute to groundbreaking projects. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of 3-6 engineers focused on developing a cutting-edge product that empowers multi and hybrid cloud data management capabilities. This role encompasses both technical leadership and people management responsibilities, offering a unique balance for individuals seeking diverse challenges.

Why this role matters

You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, crafting the foundational software for the control and data planes that powers CDP and keeps it running at massive scale. Working at the forefront of hybrid and multi-cloud technology, you will empower data scientists, engineers, and analysts with the tools and infrastructure they need for advanced analytics and modeling.

Collaboration is key, you will work alongside brilliant minds across product, data science, and engineering to drive innovation, standardize best practices, and shape the future of enterprise AI and data platforms. This is your chance to build the future of data and see your work make a global impact.

This role is not eligible for immigration support or relocation.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager, you will

• Lead and inspire a talented team working on core capabilities, including security, communication tools, infrastructure provisioning, management, containerization, and service enablement.
• Deliver innovative solutions in both service and customer-private form factors, spanning on-premise and cloud environments.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members, fostering their professional growth and advancement in their careers.
• Play a pivotal role in influencing platform and product definition, technical architecture, engineering quality, and adherence to modern project delivery principles.
• Collaborate effectively with high-performance individuals across various teams and geographical locations within the organization.

Requirements

We are excited about you if you have

• Typically requires a Bachelors’ degree or equivalent with 2+ years of related management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership or people management roles; a willingness to transition into a people management role is acceptable.
• Strong background in public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), with expertise in security, infrastructure provisioning, containerization, and service enablement.
• Advanced Java and Python programming skills; experience in Go and Javascript is a plus.
• Strong expertise in developing, deploying, and operationalizing systems in production.
• Solid knowledge of Linux environments, networking, and container technologies (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD solutions like Jenkins.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across different geographies.
• Passion for coaching and developing team members to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

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
• EEO/VEVRAA

Mid-Senior level