Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

Summary

Join Atlan, the world's first active metadata platform, and become a Staff Software Engineer (Frontend). You will drive UX excellence, enhance performance, mentor engineers, design and build scalable frontend architectures, and innovate with modern frontend practices. This role requires strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks like Vue.js or React, along with experience in building enterprise-grade applications. Leadership skills and a collaborative spirit are essential. Atlan offers ownership from day one, limitless opportunities, and a global data community. We are a fast-growing, fully remote company with a mission to empower data teams.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React
• Proven ability to build pixel-perfect, user-centric frontend applications that meet enterprise standards
• Deep knowledge of state management patterns, modern build tools, and frontend performance optimization
• Expertise in debugging and solving complex challenges in large-scale applications
• Advanced skills in designing scalable frontend architectures for enterprise-grade systems
• Demonstrated experience leading frontend architecture decisions and mentoring engineering teams to foster a culture of growth and excellence
• Ability to set and uphold high standards for engineering practices, driving team productivity and innovation
• Strong ability to work in cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively with product, design, and backend teams to deliver cohesive solutions
• Deep understanding of how to translate complex user needs into elegant, scalable designs

Responsibilities

• Drive UX Excellence: Lead the implementation of intuitive, pixel-perfect user interfaces that delight users
• Enhance Performance: Optimize frontend applications for enterprise-scale performance, ensuring a seamless user experience
• Mentor Engineers: Foster a culture of frontend engineering excellence by guiding and mentoring team members
• Design and Build: Develop scalable frontend architectures tailored for complex enterprise environments
• Innovate: Drive the adoption of modern frontend practices, frameworks, and technologies
• Collaborate: Work closely with design, product, and backend teams to deliver cohesive and exceptional user experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for driving the adoption of modern technologies and best practices in frontend development
• Experience with micro-frontend architectures and familiarity with B2B SaaS platforms
• Commitment to creating intuitive, high-performing user interfaces that enhance platform adoption and business impact

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