Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join Atlan, the world's first active metadata platform, and become a Principal Engineer - Platform. You will define the technical vision for Atlan's platform, driving architecture and strategy for scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise customers. This role involves tackling complex challenges in metadata management and distributed systems, architecting and implementing innovative solutions, and leading technical initiatives. You will collaborate with global teams, mentor engineers, and serve as a technical thought leader. Atlan offers a fast-paced, remote-first environment with opportunities for growth and impact. We are a fast-growing company backed by top investors and trusted by global leaders.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in solving challenging problems at scale, especially in metadata management and distributed computing
• Proficiency in Go or Java, and you write clean, well-documented code that stands the test of time
• Experience managing Kubernetes clusters and ensuring enterprise-grade security across cloud platforms like AWS, Azure or GCP
• Excel at API design and management for large-scale platforms
• Embrace a cost and security-first mindset, always looking for ways to optimize and secure systems
• Value transparency and accountability, thriving in a culture of rapid iteration, timely feedback, and a build fast-fail fast approach
• Be a collaborative team player who thrives in globally distributed teams and values customer-first problem solving

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Passionate about working on industry-leading innovations, such as building the world’s largest metadata graph

Benefits

• 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 meetups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities