Staff Software Engineer, Anywhere Cloud (Rust)

About the Role

The Anywhere Cloud platform is a Kubernetes-native platform that enables data and AI workloads to run anywhere, without friction or vendor lock-in. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be working closely with a team of experienced engineers to drive the technical direction of the platform and ensure that it meets the evolving needs of Cloudera's customers.

What You Will Do

• Design and build high-performance infrastructure services, including reverse proxies, credential brokers, and log collectors
• Develop and implement authentication protocols and access control enforcement
• Write thorough tests, including property-based and fuzz testing, for code where bugs have security implications
• Build distributed telemetry and log collection systems
• Instrument services with structured tracing, metrics, and health endpoints
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers on systems thinking and performance-critical service development
• Drive design documents for new components and evaluate build-vs-buy decisions
• Define testing strategies that give confidence in critical code paths
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure services
• Participate in code reviews and ensure that code meets Cloudera's standards
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying that knowledge to improve the platform

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years building performance-critical or security-critical systems
• Experience with Rust, including async Rust, multi-crate workspaces, and the tokio/hyper ecosystem
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/HTTP), memory management, streaming/backpressure, and concurrency
• Experience working on systems where correctness has security implications
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, including the operator pattern, Helm, and cloud-native infrastructure
• Strong testing skills, including property-based and fuzz testing
• Experience with systems architecture and design
• Strong communication and mentorship skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with other programming languages, such as Java or Python
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies, such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems
• Certification in cloud computing or a related field

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge cloud platform
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Access to the latest technologies and tools
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

• Tip: Highlight your experience with Rust and cloud infrastructure in your resume and cover letter, as these are key requirements for the role.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to systems thinking and performance-critical service development during the interview.
• Showcase your ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers, as this is an important aspect of the role.
• Emphasize your understanding of security implications and your experience working on systems where correctness is critical.
• Research Cloudera's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals and mission.
• Consider creating a personal project or contributing to open-source projects to demonstrate your skills and passion for Rust and cloud infrastructure.