-- - Software Development Engineer (SDE) Cloudera Employee Review

4.0
30 Jan 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Hybrid work facility Provides in-office lunch

Cons

Had inadequate work-life balance else was good

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Cloudera Response
3y
Thank you for your review. Your 4 star rating is greatly appreciated. Our flexible PTO and Unplug Days are applied globally to ensure employees are able to unwind and spend time with friends and family. If you would be open to sharing more, I would love to hear your ideas on where we can improve.

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5.0
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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.

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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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Pros

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Cons

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