Senior Manager, Engineering

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 organizations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.From Fortune 500 leaders to hypergrowth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organizations 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. Recognized 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? 🤔
  • Lead & Manage Projects: Oversee and drive the completion of complex engineering projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. Utilize tools like Jira, Agile, and Scrum.
  • Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and execute strategic plans that align with Atlan's business objectives. Adapt strategies based on industry trends and stakeholder feedback.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor engineers, providing guidance, feedback, and support for professional growth. Conduct performance reviews and set goals.
  • Adding Business Value: Ensure engineering efforts deliver tangible business value for customers. Prioritize and address customer problems to improve product features and user experience.
  • Technical Oversight & Decision Making: Lead technical discussions, contribute expertise in backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and security. Define and track engineering metrics.
  • Engineering Operations Management: Manage support rosters, on-call schedules, and release management for smooth operations and quick issue resolution.
  • Driving Collaboration: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, presenting complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • What makes you a great match for us? 😍
  • Engineering Management: Proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects on time and within scope using Jira, Agile, and Scrum.
  • Leadership & People Management: Experience leading and developing teams, managing 5+ direct reports, and fostering a collaborative culture.
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to align engineering efforts with business goals and adapt strategies to industry trends.
  • Customer Empathy: Strong focus on understanding and addressing customer needs in customer-centric environments.
  • Technical Decision Making: Extensive experience with B2B SaaS products, building technical products, and optimizing engineering metrics. Data Engineering experience is a plus.
  • Communication: Excellent skills in articulating technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Adaptability & Industry Experience: Thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment. Experience in data platforms, AI governance, or data management is preferred.
  • Why Atlan 👨‍💻 👩‍💻

  • 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 meetups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities.

  • As a fastgrowing, 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 10+ 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.

    Atlan is a data democratization company that helps teams collaborate frictionlessly on data projects. It is creating a home for data teams—allowing them to truly democratize both internal and external data, while automating repetitive tasks. Today, mor...

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