Remote Principal Software Engineer - Platform

Description:

• Atlan is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for their platform to define the technical vision and drive the architecture and strategy for scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise customers.
• The role involves tackling complex challenges in metadata management, distributed systems, and large-scale data processing to deliver innovative solutions.
• Responsibilities include architecting and implementing solutions such as a large-scale metadata graph, OLAP-ready lakehouse, and vector capabilities.
• The engineer will own and deliver on major business outcomes for the Atlan Platform and lead technical initiatives to enhance observability, optimize costs, and strengthen system security and compliance.
• Collaboration with globally distributed teams and mentoring engineers to cultivate excellence is essential.
• The position requires serving as a technical thought leader, advocating for best practices in engineering, and contributing to Atlan’s technical community.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 12+ years of experience in solving challenging problems at scale, particularly in metadata management and distributed computing.
• Proficiency in Go or Java is required, along with the ability to write clean, well-documented code.
• Experience managing Kubernetes clusters and ensuring enterprise-grade security across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is necessary.
• Candidates should excel at API design and management for large-scale platforms.
• A cost and security-first mindset is essential, with a focus on optimizing and securing systems.
• Passion for working on industry-leading innovations, such as building the world’s largest metadata graph, is important.
• Candidates should value transparency and accountability, thriving in a culture of rapid iteration and timely feedback.
• Being a collaborative team player who thrives in globally distributed teams and values customer-first problem solving is crucial.

Benefits:

• At Atlan, employees will have ownership from day one, allowing them to own impactful projects and chart their growth while collaborating with industry experts.
• There are limitless opportunities for growth, encouraging initiative and personal development.
• Employees will be part of a global data community, contributing to open-source projects, sponsoring meet-ups, and having access to conferences and learning opportunities.
• Atlan is a fully remote company, trusted by global leaders, and has achieved significant revenue growth, creating a talented team across 15+ countries.
• The company is committed to diversity and authenticity, fostering a workplace where everyone thrives and is an equal opportunity employer.