Staff Software Engineer - Platform - Remote

Overview

Data is at the core of modern business, yet many teams struggle with its overwhelming volume and complexity. At Atlan, we’re changing that. As the world’s first active metadata platform, we help organisations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.

From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organisations saving lives, and from Wall Street powerhouses to Silicon Valley trailblazers — we empower ambitious teams across industries to unlock the full potential of their data.

Recognised as leaders by Gartner and Forrester and backed by Insight Partners, Atlan is at the forefront of reimagining how humans and data work together. Joining us means becoming part of a movement to shape a future where data drives extraordinary outcomes.

In Short

• Lead the development of a secure, scalable platform for enterprise customers.
• Solve complex challenges in metadata management, enabling reporting, analytics, and ML training.
• Architect and implement solutions like a large-scale metadata graph.
• Own and lead Engineering Excellence for the Platform.
• Build and drive observability, improvements and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams and mentor engineers.

Requirements

• Over 10+ years of experience building distributed and scalable systems.
• Proficient in Go or Java, and write clean, well-documented code.
• Experience managing Kubernetes clusters and ensuring security across cloud platforms.
• Excel at API design and management for large-scale platforms.
• Embrace a cost and security-first mindset.
• Passionate about industry-leading innovations.
• Value transparency and accountability in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Ownership from Day One on impactful projects.
• Limitless opportunities for growth.
• Access to a global data community and learning opportunities.