Staff Software Engineer - Platform

World's first active metadata platform helping organizations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Atlan, the world's first active metadata platform, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform team. This role offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of data management and collaboration, helping transform how organizations handle their data assets. As a Staff Engineer, you'll lead the development of enterprise-grade platforms, architect sophisticated solutions including metadata graphs and lakehouse implementations, and drive engineering excellence across the organization.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience in building distributed systems. You'll be working with modern technologies like Go, Java, and Kubernetes, while ensuring robust security and cost optimization across cloud platforms. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural expertise and coding proficiency.

Atlan offers a unique work environment with a fully remote setup spanning 15+ countries. The company has shown impressive growth, achieving 7X revenue increase in two years, and is backed by prominent investors like Insight Partners. Their client portfolio includes industry leaders such as Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot.

What makes this opportunity special is the chance to work on industry-leading innovations while being part of a mission-driven company that's reshaping how data teams collaborate. You'll have significant ownership from day one, unlimited growth opportunities, and access to a global data community. The company culture emphasizes transparency, rapid iteration, and customer-first problem-solving.

For someone passionate about building scalable systems and interested in working at the intersection of data management and enterprise solutions, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge technologies.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Platform

  • Lead the development of a secure, scalable platform for enterprise customers
  • Solve complex challenges in metadata management
  • Architect and implement solutions like large-scale metadata graph, OLAP-ready lakehouse, and vector capabilities
  • Own and lead Engineering Excellence for the Platform
  • Build and Drive observability, improvements and cost optimization while ensuring robust security
  • Collaborate with globally distributed teams and mentor engineers

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Platform

Go
Java
Kubernetes
  • 10+ years of experience building distributed and scalable systems
  • Proficiency in Go or Java with clean, well-documented code
  • Experience managing Kubernetes clusters and enterprise-grade security across cloud platforms
  • Excellence in API design and management for large-scale platforms
  • Cost and security-first mindset
  • Experience with building large-scale metadata systems
  • Strong collaboration skills for working with globally distributed teams

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - Platform

  • Remote work opportunities
  • Global learning opportunities
  • Career growth and development
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies

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