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Atlan
Atlan

Staff Software Engineer: Cloud Cost

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Salary Estimate

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Seniority

Staff

Tech stacks

Cloud
Automation
Data
+26

Permanent role
3 days ago
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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 You'll Do

  • Cloud Optimization & Cost Strategy

  • Drive (and maintain) optimization across all levels of Atlan’s Cloud Infrastructure

  • Build and maintain a robust framework to monitor, analyze, and reduce cloud cost, directly contributing to lower COGS for Atlan.

  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to proactively identify waste and implement cost-aware designs, in order to keep costs low with minimal recurring manual effort.

  • FinOps & Business Acumen

  • Work closely with Finance and Product Ops to understand unit economics, cost per customer, and support CAGR tracking.

  • Create visibility into cloud spend trends using dashboards and observability tooling, influencing engineering roadmaps.

  • Tooling & Observability

  • Design decentralized observability and cost ownership systems for distributed engineering teams.

  • Evaluate and implement third-party tools (e.g., Cast AI, Karpenter, KEDA, HPA/VPA) to drive further efficiencies.

  • AI-powered Automation

  • Apply AI/ML techniques to automate infrastructure management, predictive scaling, anomaly detection, and cost forecasting.

  • Leverage large language models or automation agents to enhance internal workflows (e.g., cost report summaries, ticket triage).

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, Cost Exploring, Billing, etc).
  • 3+ years of proven experience in cloud cost optimization, with strong knowledge of cost models and billing intricacies.
  • Deep understanding of COGS, unit economics, CAGR, and cloud-native financial modelling.
  • Ability to proactively identify and execute on cost-saving opportunities across a single-tenant microservices-based architecture.
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML or automation tools for cost monitoring and optimization.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Familiarity with Karpenter, KEDA, HPA/VPA for auto-scaling and workload right-sizing.
  • Experience using or integrating tools like Cast.ai, KubeCost, or Opencost.
  • Knowledge of distributed observability and decentralized cost management frameworks.
  • Contributions to open-source cloud optimization or DevOps projects.

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.

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