Is Cloudera a good company to work for?

Cloudera has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,401 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at Cloudera to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cloudera have been left by employees working as Solutions Architect , Software Engineer and Account Executive .

Does Cloudera pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cloudera employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cloudera. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cloudera?

81% of Cloudera employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cloudera 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cloudera?

Software Engineer (129) , Senior Software Engineer (81) , Account Executive (39) , Customer Operations Engineer (39) , Staff Software Engineer (37) , Solutions Architect (29) , Sales (20) , Senior Customer Operations Engineer (19) , Solutions Engineer (18) , Software Engineer(Internship) (17) , Manager (13) , Enterprise Account Executive (11) , Sales Engineer (11) , Software Developer (10) , Staff Customer Operations Engineer (10)

What are the pros of working at Cloudera according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and enjoyable" ((in 132 reviews)); "A few key leaders are very invested in creating and keeping a great culture which gives hope for continued success in this area." ((in 112 reviews)); "The people are great and it has been a easy transition." ((in 103 reviews)); "The benefits are good and the projects are challenging." ((in 57 reviews)); "Salary is good and you will have unplug days" ((in 44 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cloudera according to real employee reviews?

"No vision and poor management" ((in 53 reviews)); "People applying here forget that employees leave bad managers." ((in 25 reviews)); "The one that stands out the most is upper management is incompetent." ((in 9 reviews)); "Communication is not a strong suit but the new management is trying to change that" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cloudera layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cloudera layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cloudera in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cloudera locations?

Palo Alto , Santa Clara , San Francisco , Austin , New York , Washington , San Jose , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Chicago , Raleigh , Dallas , Boston , Houston , Seattle , Baltimore , McLean , Jersey City , Cana , College Station , Plano , Texas City , Cincinnati , Dayton , California City , Culver City , Fremont , Pleasanton , Los Altos , Sunnyvale

Cloudera reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(1,272 total reviews)

Charles Sansbury

79% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

Cloudera has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,272 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Cloudera employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Mar 27, 2018

Best Place EVER

Customer operations engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great and welcoming environment, great leadership team and the best culture I have ever worked for!

Cons

Nothing that we can throw on Cloudera

5.0

Jul 23, 2015

Dynamic company, exciting tech, great team

Systems engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting technology, very interesting projects spanning many industries and applications, and a great team, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the tech and the business. Cloudera enables and participates in interesting and demanding projects, many of which are out of reach using traditional data processing systems. The company is growing and has a very open and empowering culture with a strong "can do" attitude, which is a lot of fun to be part of.

Cons

There is _a lot_ of interest in Cloudera's tech, so a fair amount of time management and prioritisation is required: pace and scope are quite high, but rewardingly so, and we work hard to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers. Me, I like being busy :)

4.0

Jan 14, 2025

Great place to work

Partner sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Professional Growth Opportunities: • Working at a world-leading company in data and analytics allowed me to expand my professional expertise and develop new skills. 2. Valuable Relationships: • I had the privilege of working with exceptional people, both colleagues and leaders, who greatly contributed to my growth. 3. Significant Achievements: • We contributed to channel business growth, implementing profiling strategies that drove positive results. 4. Cultural Experience: • The camaraderie with the LATAM team was exceptional, leaving me with fond memories of amazing individuals.

Cons

1. Strategic and Product Limitations: • Lack of a winning product: The absence of a competitive SaaS offering limited market opportunities. • Deficiencies in support: Low-quality technical support negatively impacted customer and partner experiences. • Credit management issues with channels: These challenges complicated partner relationships and hindered operations. 2. Corporate Culture and Leadership: • Investor-focused strategy: The company’s approach seemed overly focused on financial metrics, often neglecting employees and customers. • Weak sales leadership in SSA: Poor management of territories and opportunities led to demotivation among sales teams. • Ineffective reporting structure: Dependence on U.S.-based structures added little value to local operations. 3. Service Strategy Challenges: • The lack of a clear strategy for services and channel support limited the development of the partner ecosystem.

Cloudera Response

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Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for your 4-star review. We’re delighted to hear about your positive experiences, especially the opportunities for professional growth, the valuable relationships you built, and the exceptional camaraderie with the LATAM team. These are aspects we truly value at Cloudera, and it’s wonderful to know they left a lasting impression during your time here. We also appreciate your constructive insights and thoughtful advice. Feedback like yours is invaluable as we strive to continuously enhance our offerings, empower our teams, and ensure our partners and customers are set up for success. Thank you again for your contributions during your time with us and for taking the time to share your experiences. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

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