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.
About Octopai
Octopai is a fast-growing Data Intelligence company (Acquired by Cloudera) that empowers enterprises to understand, trust, and optimize their data. Our platform provides automated data lineage, cataloging, and discovery to accelerate analytics, improve governance, and drive business impact.
Role Overview
We are looking for a
Software Engineer with strong experience in data ecosystems
to join our application engineering team.
This role focuses on building backend capabilities that integrate with BI tools, data platforms, and metadata-driven systems, enabling scalable analysis, lineage, and insights across complex enterprise environments.
As a Staff Software Engineer you will:
Design, develop, and maintain backend services that integrate with
BI platforms and data systems
Build and enhance
connectors, ingestion pipelines, and metadata processing logic
Work with structured and semi-structured data from BI tools, databases, and data platforms
Collaborate closely with
Product, Data, DevOps, and QE
teams to deliver end-to-end features
Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of data-heavy services
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions
Troubleshoot complex customer and production issues related to data extraction and analysis
We are excited about you if you have:
5+ years of experience as a
Software Engineer / Backend Engineer
Strong programming skills in
Java / Python / Scala / .Net similar backend languages
Hands-on experience with
BI systems
(e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker, OBIEE, SSAS, etc.)
Solid understanding of
data warehouses, SQL, ETL/ELT concepts
Experience working with APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS / Azure / GCP)
You might also have:
Experience with
metadata, lineage, or data catalog systems
Knowledge of
Spark, Databricks, dbt, or big data platforms
Exposure to SaaS, multi-tenant architectures
Understanding of enterprise security concepts (SSO, RBAC)
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
EEO/VEVRAA
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