PE ownership is bleeding the company dry - Anonymous employee Cloudera Employee Review

3.0
5 Jun 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Some people who want to work hard and push the business forward - Nice, kind leaders if you get lucky - Work life balance if you get lucky - You learn a lot and can build a foundation for jumping to a competitor (likely with a level down)

Cons

- Insufficient staffing across product and engineering slows down how quickly the company can respond to customer needs. None of the products are market leading and individually have much stronger competitors - Lower pay compared to top competitors and equity (STARs) are worthless for newer employees - Lots of new sales leaders don't understand the product and market - Not many people want to take initiative and are happy to sit back and collect paychecks - Lot of people are fed up with the execs and are actively looking to leave

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Cloudera Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear you found opportunities to learn and work with supportive colleagues. We also recognize your concerns and appreciate your candid feedback, it helps us reflect on where we can continue to improve. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
4d
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
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
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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