Our Culture
Enabling a more diverse and inclusive Cloudera across every aspect of our business.
At Cloudera, we stand for a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected.
Our commitment to equity motivates us to champion diversity in all forms, ensuring that each person regardless of gender identity, race, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other aspect of identity is treated fairly. Through the support of our employee resource groups, our hope is that each person finds an ally and a community that champions their unique perspectives and experiences. As part of this commitment, we are also focused on advancing disability equity and creating an environment that is accessible to all. We believe in fostering a safe and open space where all voices are heard and celebrated. Together, we strive to build a workplace where differences are embraced and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.
"At the core of our mission is the unwavering belief that everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and respected. At Cloudera, we strive to deliver on this – we embrace diversity in all its forms and actively seek out opportunities to champion a wide range of perspectives. Diversity and inclusion are not just initiatives for us; they’re central to who we are and what we stand for. Our commitment is to foster an environment where everyone in our community feels a sense of belonging."
– Amy Nelson, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Supplier Diversity
- Sponsorship
- Cloudera Cares
- Pay Equity
- Teen Accelerator
We are focused on building relationships with businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
We encourage our suppliers to partner with diverse businesses and report on their diversity efforts.
In 2020 we began our journey toward fostering a Supplier Diversity program, focused on creating opportunities for underrepresented businesses, driving innovation, and contributing to economic growth with diverse communities. Our approach aims to ensure that diversity is a part of every aspect of our supply chain strategy.
Supplier Diversity Program
Commitment to Supplier Diversity
Our Supplier Diversity policy reinforces our commitment to creating an inclusive supply chain that drives economic equity and fosters opportunities for businesses owned by underrepresented groups
Empowering Underrepresented Groups
Aiming to empower and inform underrepresented groups, we provide guidance on becoming a registered supplier, assistance with completing our qualification process and opportunities to participate in supplier development programs
Expanding Partnerships with Tier 2 Suppliers
Actively partnering with Tier 2 suppliers to extend our diversity and inclusion goals throughout our supply chain. This commitment creates more opportunities for various communities and supports diverse suppliers.
Driving Increased Spend with Diverse Suppliers
Prioritizing increased spend with diverse suppliers as a key part of our DEI strategy highlighting our commitment to economic inclusion.
Annual Progress Reporting
Highlighting our progress and providing insights into our efforts to engage and support diverse suppliers through comprehensive annual reporting.
Join our Network!
Diverse suppliers are invited to connect with us!
Using a data-driven approach, the primary goal of Cloudera's Sponsorship Program is to amplify the high potential talent within the organization, increase their visibility, and actively advocate for their advancement into leadership positions.
By providing structured sponsorship opportunities, the program aims to foster strong leadership pipelines within the organization.
Since launching this program in 2010, it has not only identified and empowered high-potential talent but also catalyzed a cultural shift, making inclusivity a cornerstone of Cloudera's organizational strategy.
At Cloudera, giving back is at the core of our culture.
Through Cloudera Cares, our employee engagement and giving program, we empower Clouderans to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
At Cloudera, we believe in the power of community and are committed to supporting our employees in making a lasting, positive impact.
How We Support Giving Back
Cloudera Cares Ambassadors: A global network of passionate employees who lead and promote volunteering and giving events.
Volunteer Spotlight Blogs: We celebrate the ways Clouderans give back through personal stories and spotlights on their community impact.
Signature Programs
Summer of Service and Week of Giving: Annual company-wide initiatives that inspire and mobilize our team to give back on a large scale
Employee Benefits
Paid Volunteer Time: 8 hours of paid time off to volunteer each year.
Matching Gifts: Cloudera matches donations up to $500 per employee annually.
Dollars for Doers: Earn $10 in donation rewards for every hour of volunteering, up to $500 per year.
New Hire Donation Credit: Each new hire receives a $25 donation credit to support a cause of their choice.
Cloudera is committed to equitable compensation for our employees for equitable work. We remain dedicated to ensuring pay equity and regularly reviewing our compensation practices as we strive to ensure fair pay for all.
The Teen Accelerator Program provides an immersive mentorship and internship program for underserved high schoolers with the support from Clouderans around the globe. Our mission is to help level the playing field, giving students within underserved communities access to careers in technology. We recognize that in order to create a more equal and diverse workforce in the future, we need to invest today in students, especially those that may not have access to resources and guidance.
We partner with three chapters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to offer personal and professional development opportunities for students in California, Tennessee and Austin.
This initiative launched in spring 2021 with the vision of providing youth in underserved areas access to experiences and education they might not otherwise have. As we focused on increasing equality and inclusion at Cloudera, we aimed to extend that commitment externally to communities in need.
Year after year, students surveyed report increased confidence in their skills and abilities as a result of their time in the program.
"Cloudera is such a special place not only for the engaging work I got to be involved in but also for the people who are always willing to help me. This internship has defined who I am as a person and will continue to shape my future. I hope to be a success story from Teen Accelerator, and I will always attribute my achievements to my time spent at Cloudera."
– Student intern, 2024
"It is so powerful what intentional time can do for development at any stage and age. The growth in my student from week 1 to the end of the program was huge, and I also learned so much about how to effectively communicate, learn, listen, and grow from someone who is vastly different than myself."
– Employee Mentor, 2023
Our people
Cloudera is committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace, and we recognize there is still work to do. Our DE&I team is partnering with leaders and employees across the company to identify areas for continued progress.
This data represents a point in time and highlights where opportunities for growth remain. As we continue to deepen our understanding through ongoing analytics and strengthen our commitment to transparency, we will begin sharing comprehensive data on a quarterly basis.
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Gender is reported globally while race/ethnicity data is US only at the moment. All demographic data is self reported.
4/25/2025
Cloudera Certified as a Fair Pay Workplace
We are proud to announce that we are certified by Fair Pay Workplace for our continued efforts to equitably compensate our employees for equitable work. To achieve this, Cloudera underwent a comprehensive evaluation of our pay data and practices and committed to continually work towards maintaining pay parity; we remain committed to pay equity and reviewing our pay practices in order to provide equitable pay for equitable work.
Employee resource groups (ERGs)
Employee resource groups (ERGs) represent diverse communities and allies who share our interests and challenges within the workplace. They collaborate with us to enable a safe and supportive culture while providing education and strategic insights that support Cloudera’s goals and objectives.
Join us
Being a Clouderan means you will get to work alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry. Your efforts will make a positive impact on the big data landscape. At Cloudera, our culture and ethos is centered around our values. We're here not only because we're experts at what we do, but also because we hold these values in common. Clouderans strive for equity, commit to excellence, act with integrity, and take risks.
