Good company in the hands of a few bad people. - Systems Analyst Cloudera Employee Review

2.0
Mar 25, 2020
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Pros

Technology Innovation The best Engineers Best Infrastructure Open source community

Cons

Top level management rely on middle or a bit low level management. These people play lot of back stabbing politics... I worked for this organisation close 16 months. During that time the people who managed us were very good with me, but in behind the scene they played lot of politics... Finally all these made my exit. They didn't like some one who is moving ahead of them... Though I got software consultant opportunity within the Cloudera, but these people played politics to stop my internal movement. Though I completed year, but I didn't my get 25% of RSUs they allocated at the of my joining. Though the company and technology is good, but there is transparency & equal opportunities. A few people are misleading the top level management.

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Cloudera Response
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Thank you for your feedback and your dedication during your internship! Your insights help us improve the intern experience. We wish you the best in your career.
5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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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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Cloudera Response
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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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