Arrogance at its best - Anonymous employee Cloudera Employee Review

2.0
Jan 22, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great technology that has changed the landscape of how data can change an organization

Cons

Executives are simply, totally, completely drinking their own koolaid. Look at the numerous reviews all posted within hours/days of the management talking about the bad reviews they were getting on a company wide call. Instead of really trying to fix it, they instead make a public outcry so that people would come on here and say nice things. They then went back to their offices and continued to pat themselves on the back. Doesn't work that way management team from execs, product vp's, HR, and most specifically the field leadership.

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Cloudera Response
9y
We appreciate you viewpoint. I do want to be totally clear on the following: our intention at the All Hands was to remind our employees of the many internal options to provide the leadership team with feedback so that we can take action on them. We highlighted our employee surveys, open door practices, ethics hotline and HR function because we can better address issues via these channels. Posting anonymously to Glassdoor is typically not actionable due to the fact that one can post without identifying anything that helps us locate where the issue may exist. It was not our intention to promote/persuade our employees to post positive reviews. Our focus continues to be making working here a great experience for Clouderans. One of the ways we are able to achieve that is by understanding what issues exist where and addressing them

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5.0
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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

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Cloudera Response
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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.
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* 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.

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* 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
4d
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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