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.

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.