Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in engineering with a focus on building scalable systems — your experience includes designing and implementing APIs and infrastructure components that serve a large user base. You are comfortable working with complex data architectures and understand the challenges of managing data at scale. Your expertise in runtime systems and ingestion frameworks allows you to create efficient solutions that enhance data accessibility and usability.

You thrive in high-agency roles where you can define technical direction and drive initiatives — your leadership experience includes guiding teams through multi-quarter projects and pioneering new development practices. You are passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems and are excited about the potential of AI in transforming data management.

You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams — you understand the importance of diverse perspectives in creating innovative solutions. Your ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders makes you a valuable asset in any project.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and scaling the foundational data plane that supports Atlan's active metadata platform — your work will directly impact how organizations manage and utilize their data. You will design and build platform services, including APIs and infrastructure components, ensuring they meet enterprise-scale requirements. Your focus will be on creating robust runtime systems and efficient ingestion frameworks that facilitate seamless data integration.

You will lead technical discussions and define best practices for AI-native development — your insights will help shape the future of data management at Atlan. Collaborating with product and engineering teams, you will drive initiatives that enhance the platform's capabilities and improve user experience. Your role will involve mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

What we offer

At Atlan, you will be part of a mission-driven team that is reshaping how data is utilized across industries — we offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be at the forefront of AI development. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.