Analytics Engineer

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.

Why is this role important for us?

At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. To make that future a reality and accelerate our journey towards becoming an AI native company, we need a robust, reliable, and well-understood data estate. This Analytics Engineer role is absolutely critical; you will be the champion and owner of that estate. You won't just be managing data; you'll be transforming it into high-quality, trustworthy assets that empower our teams to make faster decisions, drive significant impact, and innovate rapidly. You are the crucial link ensuring our data fuels our growth.

What is your mission?

Your mission is to build and own world-class data foundations for Atlan. You will:

1. Design, build, and manage robust data transformation pipelines.

2. Turn raw data into clean, reliable assets using SQL and modern data transformation tools (like dbt).

3. Model data effectively within our Snowflake warehouse. You will ensure data quality through strong testing practices.

4. Identify what tools to adopt and what to discard as the modern data stack evolves with AI.

5. Collaborate closely with teams across Atlan, delivering the data needed to drive decisions and power our AI future.

What makes you an ideal match?

We're looking for someone passionate about data's potential, skilled in building robust solutions, and excited to collaborate in a dynamic environment. Here’s what success looks like in this role:

1. Expertise in Data Transformation & Modeling: You have strong hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining reliable data transformation pipelines and scalable data models using expert SQL, modern transformation tools (like dbt), and cloud data warehouses (like Snowflake). Understanding modern data integration patterns (ETL/ELT tools like Fivetran) is key.

2. Commitment to Data Quality & Reliability: Building trust in data is paramount. You ensure accuracy and reliability through rigorous testing, meticulous attention to detail, and collaborative development practices using tools like Git.

3. Strong Problem-Solving Skills: You enjoy tackling complex data challenges, diagnosing issues, and translating ambiguous business needs into effective, practical technical solutions.

4. Excellent Collaboration & Communication: You thrive working cross-functionally, building strong relationships, and explaining technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from engineers to business stakeholders.

5. Deep Sense of Ownership: You take initiative and demonstrate end-to-end ownership of your work, feeling responsible for the quality, impact, and continuous improvement of the data assets you create.

6. Passion for Enabling Insights: You're motivated by empowering others with data. Experience leveraging BI tools (especially Sigma) to visualize data and deliver actionable insights is highly valued.

7. AI Ready: While you don’t need to be an AI expert, you need to be exploring the future of AI on analytics, data engineering and business intelligence and ready to make decisions that lay the groundwork for an AI centric data estate.

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:

1. 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.

2. Limitless Opportunities: At Atlan, your growth has no boundaries. If you’re ready to take initiative, the sky’s the limit.

3. 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.