Good company with a lot of potential - Principal Solutions Architect Cloudera Employee Review

4.0
Sep 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exposure to new technologies, free learnings, growth path to employees, good benefits

Cons

Silo approach never left, each group deals separately with its own business, but there is no pro-active collaboration of knowledge between silos. Lack of single point of knowledge owner cause each Silo to create it's own "knowledge" for the same processes. Though it's a multi nation company, there is still expectation that everyone will act according to the US culture, and in some cases being pro-active and trying to promote issues that impact your work with the relevant stakeholder, is being perceived as stepping out of your jurisdiction, and instead of taking it with you, it is usually escalated to your managers, hence many people do not try to challenge and be pro-active (rather they are just doing what they were told).

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Cloudera Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We are glad you see value in the exposure to new technologies, learning opportunities, benefits, and career growth. We also appreciate your perspective on knowledge-sharing and collaboration. It is helpful to hear how employees experience these areas and insights like these help us continue to strengthen how we work together as a global team.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

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

Multiple platforms - troubling at first to balance between them all, but after some time it is a breeze.

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Cloudera Response
3d
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.
5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
3d
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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