Security Engineer (Automation & AI)

Who We Are

Atlan is building the missing context layer for data and AI, helping enterprises close the AI value chasm. Today, 95% of AI pilots fail because AI systems don't understand the context behind data: what it means, how it's governed, and how it should be used.

Atlan connects to every part of the modern data and AI stack to unify this context into a single, shared layer that both humans and AI agents can rely on.

With Atlan, teams can discover, understand, and trust their data; build and collaborate on a shared body of knowledge; and activate that context across analytics, operations, and AI workflows.Trusted by global enterprises like Mastercard, Workday, General Motors, Unilever, Ralph Lauren, FOX, Nasdaq, and Medtronic, we're backed by world-class investors including GIC, Insight Partners, Meritech, Peak XV, and Salesforce Ventures

What will you do?

At Atlan, security engineers ship products. If your instinct when you see a recurring finding is to build the system that eliminates it permanently -- not file another ticket -- this role is for you. You'll own AppSec and Cloud Security automation across a platform used by 450+ enterprise customers in regulated industries, with AI as your primary force multiplier.

• AI-Powered Security Agents: Build AI agents that handle vulnerability triage, automated security reviews of PRs, and initial incident forensics at scale. Hands-on production experience is required.

• Cloud Security Automation: Build systems that automatically detect and remediate security gaps across AWS (primary), GCP, and Azure -- configuration drift, IAM misconfigurations, vulnerable dependencies, exposed secrets. You own this end-to-end, not just the detection layer.

• Application Security: Lead threat modeling, security reviews, and risk assessments across web applications, APIs, and services. Work with engineering to eliminate vulnerability classes end-to-end -- writing or reviewing fixes, not just filing findings.

• Developer Security (Shift-Left): Embed security into the developer workflow. Integrate SAST/SCA and secrets detection into CI/CD, making "Secure by Default" the path of least resistance for every engineer on the platform.

What makes you a great match for us?

• 4-6 years of experience in a cloud-native SaaS environment, with demonstrated depth in at least two security domains. AppSec and Cloud Security is the preferred combination. Prior experience at a product startup or high-growth company is valued.

• Hands-on AI development experience. You've integrated LLMs into production security workflows -- triage pipelines, automated review agents, detection systems.

• Root-cause orientation: Identify the vulnerability class, build the guardrail, and eliminate the pattern permanently.

• Deep AWS expertise across IAM, VPCs, and Kubernetes -- with practical knowledge of how these are attacked and defended in real environments. GCP and Azure familiarity is a plus.

• End-to-end ownership: You identify the gap, build the fix, and close the loop -- without waiting for a separate execution team.

Why Atlan?

Joining Atlan means being part of a global movement to help data teams do their life's best work. Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive Compensation: We benchmark at the top of the market and keep compensation simple: strong base salary, performance‑based variable pay, and impact‑driven equity (for most roles), so your total rewards grow in step with the value you create over time.

• AI Native Culture: Atlan is where AI-native builders come to build the systems the future of work will run on. AI isn't an add-on, it's woven into how we build, think, and work every day, empowering every Atlanian to move faster and create a bigger impact.

• Health & Wellness: From Day‑1 health, dental, vision, and mental health to flexible health stipends, we design benefits offerings that lead in each country we're in.

• Flexible Time Off & Leave Policies: We trust you to own your energy: flexible time off and modern leave so you can unplug properly, support yourself and your loved ones, and come back ready to drive an impact.

• Accelerated Growth & Learning: Develop at an uncommon velocity through cutting-edge tech, complex implementations, and an experienced team that values mastery.

• Global, Remote-First, High-Trust: Work from anywhere with a diverse team across 15+ countries, in a trust-first, async environment that gives you true flexibility and ownership over how you work.

More About Us

Atlan is building the shared context layer that enterprises need so AI can operate on trusted, governed context. The conversation has moved from data leaders asking: "Can we trust the data in our stack?" to businesses asking: "Can we trust AI inside the business?"

We are the missing infrastructure for businesses becoming AI-forward - the connective tissue between their data stack, operational systems, and AI agents.

Recognized as an industry-leading metadata, catalog, and data governance platform, we've been named a Leader by both Gartner and Forrester across enterprise data catalogs, metadata management, and governance.

To learn more, visit www.atlan.com and follow us on LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atlan is committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and authentic workplace. We do 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 legally protected characteristic.