Principal Software Engineer - Platform - job 1 of 2
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.
What will you do? 🤔
Define the technical vision for Atlan’s platform, driving the architecture and strategy for scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise customers across industries like financial services and healthcare.
Tackle complex challenges in metadata management, distributed systems, and large-scale data processing to deliver innovative solutions.
Architect and implement solutions like a large-scale metadata graph, OLAP-ready lakehouse, and vector capabilities.
Own and deliver on the major business outcomes for the Atlan Platform.
Lead technical initiatives to enhance observability, optimize costs, and strengthen system security and compliance.
Collaborate with globally distributed teams and mentor engineers to cultivate excellence.
Serve as a technical thought leader, advocating for best practices in engineering and contributing to Atlan’s technical community.
What makes you a match? 😍
12+ years of experience in solving challenging problems at scale, especially in metadata management and distributed computing.
You are proficient in Go or Java, and you write clean, well-documented code that stands the test of time.
You have experience managing Kubernetes clusters and ensuring enterprise-grade security across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or GCP.
You excel at API design and management for large-scale platforms.
You embrace a cost and security-first mindset, always looking for ways to optimize and secure systems.
You’re passionate about working on industry-leading innovations, such as building the world’s largest metadata graph.
You value transparency and accountability, thriving in a culture of rapid iteration, timely feedback, and a build fast-fail fast approach.
You’re a collaborative team player who thrives in globally distributed teams and values customer-first problem solving.
Why Atlan for You?
At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. From curing diseases to advancing space exploration, data teams are powering humanity's greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaotic—our mission is to transform that experience. We're reimagining how data teams collaborate by building the home they deserve, enabling them to create winning data cultures and drive meaningful progress.
Joining Atlan means:
Ownership from Day One: Whether you're an intern or a full-time teammate, you’ll own impactful projects, chart your growth, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry.
Limitless Opportunities: At Atlan, your growth has no boundaries. If you’re ready to take initiative, the sky’s the limit.
A Global Data Community: We’re deeply embedded in the modern data stack, contributing to open-source projects, sponsoring meet-ups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities.
As a fast-growing, fully remote company trusted by global leaders like Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot, we’re creating a category-defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, we’ve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries.
If you’re ready to do your life’s best work and help shape the future of data collaboration, join Atlan and become part of a mission to empower the humans of data to achieve more, together.
We are an equal opportunity employer
At Atlan, we’re committed to helping data teams do their lives’ best work. We believe that diversity and authenticity are the cornerstones of innovation, and by embracing varied perspectives and experiences, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. Atlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Are you ready to make a robust impact in the world of data as a Principal Software Engineer - Platform at Atlan? Here, data isn't just numbers—it's the core of human innovation, driving businesses from Fortune 500 companies to nimble startups. At Atlan, we're on a mission to transform complex data into seamless collaboration through our pioneering active metadata platform. You'll define the technical vision, play a crucial role in architecture, and tackle complex challenges in metadata management. With your 12+ years of experience, your excellence in Go or Java, and your passion for innovative solutions, you'll be steering Atlan's future by implementing game-changing architectures like large-scale metadata graphs and OLAP-ready lakehouses. You’ll collaborate with globally distributed teams, lead initiatives in optimizing costs, and serve as a technical thought leader. We value transparency, accountability, and collaboration, and if you’re eager to shape the data landscape while being part of a supportive culture, your journey at Atlan starts here. You'll own impactful projects from day one, work within a limitless growth framework, and connect with an extraordinary global data community. Join us at Atlan to drive meaningful progress and propel your career forward in an equal opportunity environment that celebrates diversity and innovation!
To help data teams do more, together! 💪
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