Cloudera reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(1,272 total reviews)
avatar

Charles Sansbury

79% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews
5.0
Aug 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility to expand: Companies can grow and adapt more easily than sole proprietorships. 1 Limited liability: Owners have reduced personal liability, protecting their personal assets from business debts. 1 Distinct legal identity: A company exists independently of its members, allowing it to own property and enter contracts in its own name. 1 Ability to raise capital: Companies can attract investors and raise funds more effectively than other business structures. 1

Cons

Regulatory Compliance: Companies must adhere to various regulations and legal requirements, which can be time-consuming and costly. 1 Limited Control: In a company structure, especially in public companies, individual owners may have less control over business decisions due to the presence of shareholders and a board of directors. 1 Double Taxation: Corporations may face double taxation, where profits are taxed at the corporate level and again as dividends to shareholders. 1 Increased Costs: Setting up and maintaining a company can involve significant costs, including legal fees, accounting, and administrative expenses.

1.0
Apr 26, 2025

clueless management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unplug days are good for employees. Good pay.

Cons

Senior management changes every year and the product direction changes accordingly. Some newly hired managers display unprofessional behavior and may allow personal biases to influence their management style.

avatar
Cloudera Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. At Cloudera, we recognize that change — whether in leadership or strategic direction — is sometimes necessary to position the company and our employees for long-term success. Leadership transitions are made thoughtfully and with the future of the business in mind. We hold all of our managers to high standards of professionalism and fairness. We remain committed to building a culture of accountability, growth, and respect at every level of the organization.
3.0
Apr 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Learning Opportunities: Exposure to cutting-edge big data and cloud-native technologies 💼 Talented Teammates: Collaborating with intelligent, driven engineers. 🧑‍💻 Flexible Work Culture: Good work-from-home options and flexible hours. 🚀 Innovation Encouraged: Engineers can take initiative and contribute to technical improvements. 🌎 Global Impact: Working on open-source projects with real-world impact.

Cons

🔄 Frequent Reorgs: Organizational changes can be disruptive. 🧱 Legacy Systems: Some teams still deal with monolithic or legacy infrastructure. ⏱️ Pace Can Be Intense: Fast-paced environment may affect work-life balance during crunch times. 🎯 Product Direction: At times, product vision or strategy may feel unclear from leadership.

avatar
Cloudera Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Platform Engineer at Cloudera. It is encouraging to hear that you are finding strong learning opportunities, flexibility, and the chance to collaborate with talented colleagues. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding areas that can be challenging. Your insights are valuable as we continue to grow and improve. Thank you again for your contributions and for being a part of Cloudera.
Viewing 625 - 627 of 1,272 Reviews

Glassdoor has 1,401 Cloudera reviews submitted anonymously by Cloudera employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Cloudera is right for you.