Staff Performance Engineer

Cloudera, Inc. is a leading American data lake software company providing a hybrid data platform that manages and analyzes data across any cloud environment.

Cloudera

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Business Area:

Engineering

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job 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.

We are looking for Performance Engineers to push the boundaries of big data query performance. You will benchmark, profile, and optimize Impala, Hive, and Spark to set industry-leading standards in analytic performance.

As a Staff Performance Engineer you will:

Build and run performance benchmarks at scale (1000+ nodes).
Profile query engines using flame graphs, perf, and low-level debugging tools.
Optimize execution engines, storage formats, and resource usage.
Collaborate with developers to deliver performance-critical improvements.
Publish performance best practices and competitive benchmarks.

We are excited if you have (Required Experience):

Strong background in systems engineering and distributed systems.
C++, Java, or Scala expertise.
Deep knowledge of CPU architecture, memory, networking, and I/O.
Hands-on experience with query engines (Impala, Hive, Spark).

You may also have (Preferred Experience):

Experience benchmarking on cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Publications or contributions to performance engineering.

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

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About the job

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Mar 10, 2026

Posted on

Jan 09, 2026

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

Spain

Hiring timezones

Spain +/- 0 hours

About Cloudera

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At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Our mission is to deliver an enterprise data cloud for any data, anywhere, while harnessing the innovation of the open source community. We provide the industry's only true hybrid data platform with secure data management and portable cloud-native analytics, allowing organizations to unlock the full potential of their data and accelerate their digital transformation.

With a focus on data democratization, Cloudera enables organizations to securely manage and analyze data from a variety of sources—from sensors and edge devices to applications and databases. This capability is particularly crucial in today's data-driven environment, where the ability to extract actionable insights can significantly impact business outcomes. Our solutions are employed by numerous Fortune 500 companies and top-performing organizations across industries including financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, and government, demonstrating our commitment to delivering scalable and reliable data solutions.