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 123 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 111 reviews)); "Smart people and great SEs" ((in 102 reviews)); "The benefits are good and the projects are challenging." ((in 60 reviews)); "Salary is good and you will have unplug days" ((in 47 reviews))

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

"No vision and poor management" ((in 54 reviews)); "People applying here forget that employees leave bad managers." ((in 23 reviews)); "The one that stands out the most is upper management is incompetent." ((in 9 reviews)); "The work environment is toxic, with bullying by managers being a common occurrence." ((in 3 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

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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

4.0

Mar 7, 2025

Great company with fantastic people and opportunities for progression

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The people are fantastic, very smart and hard working. I have been here for almost 5 years and have received great opportunities to progress my career and up skill myself. It is a fast paced environment but very enriching. The culture is fantastic, people are very approachable and willing to collaborate at all level. Good work life balance, especially with the unplug days.

Cons

It is a very busy environment so that takes some management sometimes

Cloudera Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We love hearing that you have had great opportunities to grow and that our collaborative culture stands out. It is great to know that unplug days help with work-life balance. We appreciate your hard work in a fast-paced environment and value your contributions!

5.0

Mar 5, 2025

Great atmosphere, exciting place to work

Talent acquisition coordinator

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CEO approval

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Pros

I've been at Cloudera for just over a year now and can honestly say it's the best place I have worked to date. My team is fantastic and great to work with, as is everyone I have crossed paths with in the wider company. Everyone is open and friendly and approachable and makes working here enjoyable. Management really works for you and does what they can to ensure we have clear lines in our roles and are working efficiently and to our potential.

Cons

Noting that comes to mind.

Cloudera Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful review - We are thrilled to hear that you have had such a positive experience at Cloudera and that our collaborative and supportive culture stands out to you. It is great to know that management has played a key role in providing clear direction and helping you work to your full potential. Ensuring that our teams feel valued and empowered is a top priority, and we appreciate you being part of it. Thank you again for sharing your feedback!

5.0

Feb 26, 2025

Great Leaders, plenty opportunities for growth

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The VP and leaders in the department are great. They are always prepared to offer support and guidance. We work hard however this recognised and there is plenty room for growth. Across the company, all employees I have reached out to are always willing to help and it is a lovely environment to be part of.

Cons

I don’t find any cons

Cloudera Response

1y

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that you feel supported and see opportunities for growth at Cloudera. Our leaders and teams work hard to create a collaborative and rewarding environment, and it is great to know that it's making a difference. We appreciate you being part of Cloudera!

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