[Hiring] Principal Engineer, Iceberg @Cloudera Spain S.L.

Role Description

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.

As a Iceberg Core Engineer you will…

• Become a core contributor to Apache Iceberg
• Bring performance improvements to all of the engines in the Cloudera stack, by implementing new features in Iceberg and working with other teams to leverage them during queries
• Work with Product Managers and Customers to determine ways Iceberg can be improved for Modern Data Lakes
• Develop new features in Java on modern platforms
• Gain a solid understanding and deep technical knowledge of components across the Cloudera stack, focusing on Iceberg
• Work on large scale distributed systems, from 100s to 1000s of nodes, in production clusters
• Debug system level deployment issues, root cause analysis, perform system test analysis and resolve failures
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
• 8+ years experience as a Software Engineer
• Hands-on programmer with solid data-structures and algorithms
• Experience with systems design, development
• Strong understanding of at least one of the following languages: Java, Scala, C++, Python
• Passionate about programming, clean coding habits, attention to detail, and focus on quality
• Strong ability to research and solve problems independently without constant supervision
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an international and virtual team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Open-minded attitude, desire to learn new things and build great products

Requirements

• Experience with using/developing Apache Iceberg or other related technologies
• Experience (or demonstrated interest) in distributed computing or high availability systems
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience with SQL optimization, from analyzing query plans to implementing optimization in SQL engines

Benefits

• 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