Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Atlan, the world's first active metadata platform, and become part of a movement shaping the future of data collaboration. We empower ambitious teams to unlock their data's full potential. As a key member of our engineering team, you will take end-to-end ownership of enterprise connectors, design high-level architecture, and develop source-specific packages for metadata management. You will also mentor junior engineers, act as a technical SME, and drive innovation in connector development. Atlan offers a fast-paced, fully remote work environment with limitless growth opportunities and a global data community. We are backed by top investors and have achieved significant revenue growth.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in backend development and building large-scale data pipelines
• Proven ability to ensure the scalability and reliability of complex systems
• Proficiency in Python and Kotlin
• Strong experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools like Argo
• A track record of mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence
• Ability to lead customer interactions as a technical SME

Responsibilities

• Take up end to end ownership of multiple enterprise connectors
• Design and implement high-level architecture for enterprise connectors
• Develop source-specific packages for crawling, mining, and migrating metadata from diverse data sources
• Own and lead Engineering Excellence for the business unit
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Act as a technical SME, unblocking customers and partners during onboarding
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and drive Engineering Excellence
• Deploy and manage packages on the Atlan Metadata Marketplace, ensuring reliability and seamless user experiences
• Drive innovation in connector development and improve developer productivity for Atlan users

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SaaS products and metadata management

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