Solutions Architect, Strategic Strike Team

About the role

Cloudera's Solutions Architect role in the Strategic Strike Team sits within Professional Services and is client-facing, combining consulting with deep technical design and development in the data and AI space. It involves designing massively scalable solutions to complex data and AI problems using Cloudera technology, working across multiple industries and large customer organizations. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or relocation.

Key responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions for customers using Cloudera Data Services, based on reference architectures and best practices.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor on Cloudera's Anywhere Cloud and Data Services portfolio.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering and cross-functional teams so customers see a unified Cloudera vision.
• Turn field feedback into product enhancements and influence the product roadmap.
• Guide customers through design, deployment and optimization of Anywhere Cloud and Data Services.
• Introduce automation and troubleshooting methods to streamline deployments, upgrades and operations.
• Analyze distributed production environments, find performance bottlenecks and recommend architectural improvements.
• Work with data scientists, AI practitioners and engineers to build AI and data-driven solutions.
• Represent Cloudera as a technical thought leader at conferences, webinars, meetups and blogs.

Required profile

• 8+ years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Python and Go.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with NVIDIA GPU technologies.
• Hands-on knowledge of the data ecosystem: AI/ML, data warehousing, data engineering and data-in-motion technologies.
• Experience designing Kubernetes APIs, CRDs and Controllers with emphasis on backward compatibility, and building utilities, solutions and reference architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for Kubernetes, networking and storage, and experience in the CNCF community.
• Ability to go deep into complex distributed systems, with strong written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• Python and Go
• NVIDIA GPU technologies
• Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure and/or Google Cloud, including certifications
• Kubernetes APIs, CRDs and Controllers
• AWS, Azure and GCP certifications

Nice to have: hands-on experience developing the Rancher Kubernetes Engine.

What we offer

• Generous PTO policy and Unplugged Days for work-life balance
• Flexible WFH policy
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Phone and internet reimbursement
• Career development access, comprehensive benefits and paid volunteer time