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 organisations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.

From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organisations 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.

Recognised 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? 🤔

Design and build scalable, reliable backend systems and services that power data collaboration use cases like metadata enrichment, governance, lineage, and more.
Own system architecture and drive decisions across distributed services, APIs, and asynchronous workflows.
Deploy and manage services in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) using modern DevOps practices and Kubernetes for orchestration and CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, frontend, data) to turn complex business needs into robust engineering solutions.
Leverage GenAI tools and workflows in your daily engineering practice—for prototyping, debugging, documentation, and decision support.
Lead technical deep dives, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers across the team.
Drive a high standard of engineering excellence in performance, reliability, testing, and observability.

What makes you a match? 😍

Over 8 years of experience building and scaling backend systems, preferably in cloud-first or SaaS environments.
Strong software engineering fundamentals, with deep experience in designing distributed systems, APIs, and asynchronous architectures.
Proficient in deploying and operating services on cloud platforms, using Kubernetes for container orchestration and workload management.
Experienced with CI/CD pipelines, version control workflows, and production-grade system monitoring.
You naturally embed GenAI tools into how you write, debug, test, and ship code—treating them as an extension of your engineering process.
You have bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, and a track record of leading complex projects from design to production.
Bonus: Exposure to the modern data stack or experience in metadata, governance, or AI-enhanced platforms.

Why Atlan for You?

At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. From curing diseases to advancing space exploration, data teams are powering humanity's greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaotic—our mission is to transform that experience. We're reimagining how data teams collaborate by building the home they deserve, enabling them to create winning data cultures and drive meaningful progress.

Joining Atlan Means

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 meet-ups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities.

As a fast-growing, fully remote company trusted by global leaders like Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot, we’re creating a category-defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, we’ve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries.

If you’re ready to do your life’s best work and help shape the future of data collaboration, join Atlan and become part of a mission to empower the humans of data to achieve more, together.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Atlan, we’re committed to helping data teams do their lives’ best work. We believe that diversity and authenticity are the cornerstones of innovation, and by embracing varied perspectives and experiences, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. Atlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.