Atlan

Principal Software Engineer - Platform

Job Description

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 organizations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.
From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organizations 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.
Recognized 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? 🤔
  • As a Principal Engineer - Platform, you will:
  • 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.

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