Business Area:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Job Description:

We are looking for Performance Engineers to push the boundaries of big data query performance. You will benchmark, profile, and optimize Impala, Hive, and Spark to set industry-leading standards in analytic performance.

As a Staff Performance Engineer you will:
- Build and run performance benchmarks at scale (1000+ nodes).
- Profile query engines using flame graphs, perf, and low-level debugging tools.
- Optimize execution engines, storage formats, and resource usage.
- Collaborate with developers to deliver performance-critical improvements.
- Publish performance best practices and competitive benchmarks.

We are excited if you have (Required Experience):
- Strong background in systems engineering and distributed systems.
- C++, Java, or Scala expertise.
- Deep knowledge of CPU architecture, memory, networking,



and I/O.
- Hands-on experience with query engines (Impala, Hive, Spark).

You may also have (Preferred Experience):
- Experience benchmarking on cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Publications or contributions to performance engineering.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

What you can expect from us:
- Generous PTO Policy
- Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
- Versátil WFH Policy
- Mental & Physical Wellness programs
- Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
- Access to Continued Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Resource Groups

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📌 Staff Performance Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Cloudera
📍 Barcelona