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# Sr. Software Engineer, Hive

- **Company:** Cloudera
- **Location:** Murcia, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Cloudera Impala, Software Quality, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Query Optimization, Cloudera, Simple Data Format, SQL Databases, Parquet, Google Cloud, Apache Spark, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/sr-software-engineer-hive-en-murcia-ID-365728645

## About the Role

Design and develop features for parallel and distributed query engines, advancing innovation in CDP.Focus on query optimization, performance, and scalability of SQL queries.Write design documentation for key features and capabilities.Improve code quality through tests, automation, and code reviews.Understand customers' workloads and deliver effective technical solutions.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 6+ years of experience.Experience with query optimization tools such as Apache Calcite.Strong coding discipline, attention to detail, and quality focus.Proficiency in data structures and algorithms; programming in Java is desired.Solid understanding of database internals, query processing and SQL query optimization.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate on cross?functional projects.Preferred BackgroundContributions to open?source Apache projects (Hive, Impala, Calcite) or other RDBMS.Experience with the Hadoop

## Description

Join to apply for the Sr.Software Engineer, Hive role at ClouderaBusiness AreaEngineeringSeniority LevelMid-Senior levelRemote RoleWe do our work as a remote team, delivering cloud?native solutions across public and private clouds.ResponsibilitiesWork on large?scale, distributed systems to drive Hive innovation and build additional components.Create products addressing complex SQL query workloads on public or private clouds within the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP).Design and develop features for parallel and distributed query engines, advancing innovation in CDP.Focus on query optimization, performance, and scalability of SQL queries.Write design documentation for key features and capabilities.Improve code quality through tests, automation, and code reviews.Understand customers' workloads and deliver effective technical solutions.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 6+ years of experience.Experience with query optimization tools such as Apache Calcite.Strong coding discipline, attention to detail, and quality focus.Proficiency in data structures and algorithms; programming in Java is desired.Solid understanding of database internals, query processing and SQL query optimization.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate on cross?functional projects.Preferred BackgroundContributions to open?source Apache projects (Hive, Impala, Calcite) or other RDBMS.Experience with the Hadoop ecosystem and file formats such as Parquet and ORC.Familiarity with public cloud infrastructures (Azure, AWS, GCP).Recognized contributions to open?source initiatives.Why this role mattersThis is your opportunity to build cloud?native solutions deployable across massive clusters on any cloud provider or private data centers.You'll work with cutting?edge technologies like Trino, Spark, Airflow, and AI inferencing systems to shape the future of analytics.Your code directly influences how data engineers, analysts, and developers worldwide extract value from data.What you can expect from usGenerous PTO PolicyUnplugged Days to support work?life balanceFlexible WFH PolicyMental & Physical Wellness programsPhone and Internet Reimbursement programContinued Career Development opportunitiesComprehensive benefits and competitive packagesPaid Volunteer TimeEmployee Resource GroupsEEO/VEVRAA#J-*****-Ljbffr


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