Director, Engineering - Data Engineering

Business Area: EngineeringSeniority Level:DirectorJob Description: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.Cloudera is looking for a talented and experienced engineering leader with a passion for building and shipping great software. As a key leader, you will be responsible for hiring and leading high-performing engineering teams while driving innovation in the Cloudera Data Engineering product area. This next-generation cloud-native service empowers customers to run large-scale data engineering workflows—using industry-standard tools like Apache Spark and Apache Airflow—with just a few clicks, across both on-premises and public cloud environments. You'll play a critical role in shaping the future of data engineering by scaling teams, guiding technical direction, and delivering impactful solutions.As the Director Engineering, you will…Lead teams responsible for developing and maintaining cloud-native services across various environmentsDirectly manage senior engineers and engineering managers who lead their own teams across multiple time zonesOversee a global team, many of whom are active contributors to open source communities like the Apache Software FoundationOwn both technical direction and people management within the teamEnsure consistent, high-quality software delivery through iterative releasesHire, manage, coach, and support career growth for team membersCollaborate with engineering leadership, product management, and customers to set strategic goals and prioritiesContribute to company-wide technical standards and best practices as part of the core engineering leadership teamWe are excited if you have….BE, MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent experience in the industry10+ years of overall software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership roles, including departmental or multi-team managementProven track record of leading large, geographically distributed teams (25+ engineers), including managers and senior-level contributorsDeep expertise in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems in production environmentsStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and strategic goals to diverse audiencesPassionate about engineering excellence, with a strong point of view on building scalable, maintainable, and customer-centric softwareAbility to define technical direction, influence architectural decisions, and guide long-term technology strategyWhat you can expect from us:Generous PTO Policy Support work life balance with Unplugged DaysFlexible WFH Policy Mental & Physical Wellness programs Phone and Internet Reimbursement program Access to Continued Career Development Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages Paid Volunteer TimeEmployee Resource GroupsEEO/VEVRAAOriginally posted on Himalayas

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