Process
The phone interview was good. I was asked to describe a project and then answer a coding question. The interviewer was helpful during the phone interview. This was just the phone interview; I haven't gone through the onsite interview yet.
Questions
How will you implement a queue with a fixed capacity?
If the size exceeds capacity, throw an exception.
Alternatively, if you attempt to dequeue from an empty queue, throw an exception.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Cloudera Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Cloudera's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cloudera's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Cloudera Work Experiences
- 4.0Good workplace but some teams lack management visionSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluruMay 23, 2026Pros: It's a good place to work.Cons: Management in some teams currently lacks vision.
- 4.0Excellent workplaceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 28, 2024Pros: Cloudera has one of the best work-life balance policies. Unplug leaves and other benefits are good.Cons: Company growth does not seem promising.
- 5.0Silicon Valley Arrived To BudapestSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBudapest, HungarySeptember 29, 2019Pros: It's a company made by engineers, for engineers. We've got the freedom to act and the responsibility and chance to deliver. I enjoy working here; it's been a couple of years now.Cons: Merging with Hortonworks takes time and nerves, especially when it comes to all the different cultures of both companies.
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