Data is at the core of modern business, yet many teams struggle with its overwhelming volume and complexity. At Atlan, were changing that. As the worlds 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.
????Join Atlans Backend Engineering Internship Build, Scale & Innovate!
Why this internship ?????
At Atlan, we&aposre looking for passionate problem-solvers eager to take on big challenges. If you love building, learning, and pushing boundaries, this is your chance to work on real-world problems alongside a talented and driven engineering team. Were especially excited about
AI-native builders
those who already use AI tools in their daily development for coding, debugging, testing, or learning new technologies.Were seeking candidates who have demonstrated their skillswhether through courses, open-source contributions, prior internships, or personal projects. At Atlan, interns dont just learnthey build, innovate, and own impactful projects that shape the future of data and AI.
What Makes This Special ????????
As a
Backend Engineering Intern
at Atlan youll learn from experienced engineers, get close to customer needs and market dynamics, and build AI native systems where AI is a core part of the product and user experience.You will contribute to our app framework that lets developers build on Atlan, develop high-performance connectors across the modern data ecosystem, strengthen our core Metastore and next-generation Metadata Lakehouse built on Apache Iceberg, or tackle platform and infrastructure work such as service isolation, operator rollouts, backups, observability, and automated maintenance.
What youll do as an intern at Atlan
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- Learn from experts with decades of experience. Understand customer needs, market dynamics, and what drives success.
- Get a chance to build AI-native systems and experiences leveraging AI not just as a feature, but as a core part of how our product works and how users interact with it.
- As a Backend Engineering Intern, youll get the opportunity to work on one (or more) of these focus areas:
- App Framework Contribute to Atlans latest app framework, enabling developers to build powerful, scalable apps directly on top of Atlans platform, accelerating how customers extend and customize Atlan.
- Connector Development Build and scale the connectors that expand Atlans reach across the modern data ecosystem, deepening integrations, boosting performance, and enabling seamless data flow between systems.
- Metastore Contribute to one of Atlans most critical microservices: our Metastore, a metadata management system that houses all the metadata ingested into Atlan. It powers both our platform and product, serving as the backbone for how teams discover, govern, and collaborate on Atlan.
- Metadata Lakehouse Help build Atlans next-generation metastore, designed for the future. The Metadata Lakehouse brings modern data lake/warehouse architectures, Apache Iceberg, and high-performance metadata systems together to scale with the evolving needs of data and AI teams.
- Platform & Infrastructure Work on the foundation that keeps Atlan running smoothly, including our Metastore and Metadata Lakehouse infrastructure. Tackle challenges like service isolation, operator rollouts, backup systems, observability, and automated maintenance workflows to ensure our platform is reliable, scalable, and resilient.
What makes you a great match for us
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- AI-native: builders who already use AI tools in their day-to-day development, whether its for coding, debugging, testing, or learning new technologies.
- Technical proficiency (Great to have not all required!):
- Experience with one or more of Java, Python and Go
- Kubernetes, Helm, Argo, Temporal, or other cloud-native tooling.
- Apache Iceberg, data lake/warehouse architectures, data pipelines.
- Passion for problem-solving: Enthusiastic individuals ready to solve real-world pain points for data teams immediately.
- Teamwork and leadership: Excellent teamwork and demonstrated leadership abilities are essential as our teams thrive on collaboration.
- Public contributions: Showcase your coding abilities through contributions to public projects, evidenced by an active GitHub profile.
- Analytical thinking: Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Intellectual curiosity: A collaborative spirit, openness to new challenges, and a willingness to take ownership of projects.
- Attention to detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and quality in your work.
- Communication skills: Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivation: Results-oriented and self-driven individuals.
- Cross-functional interaction: Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
????? Program Details
- Onboarding Week (In-Person): Week of January 5, 2026 (or before). Location: Delhi or Bangalore (to be confirmed closer to the date).
- Covered Expenses: Atlan will cover your stay and travel expenses for the onboarding week.
- Internship Duration: 6 months (paid, full-time).
- Work Mode: Fully remote after the onboarding weekwork from anywhere!
- Future Opportunities: Potential to transition into a full-time role at Atlan.
????Application Process
- Online Application: Candidates MUST apply through our careers page.
- Applications Open: 14th August, 2025.
- Applications Close: 24th August, 2025.
- Application Review: Our team will assess your application to determine if you&aposre a good fit.
- Online Test: A test link will be shared with shortlisted candidates after the application review.
- Take-Home Challenge: Based on your test performance, you&aposll work on a take-home task designed to evaluate your problem-solving abilities and creativity.
- Interview: Engage in a comprehensive interview to explore your fit with our culture, values, and the role. You&aposll be informed in real time when your interview is scheduled.
- Offer: Receive the internship offer.
- Internship Start Date: On or before January 5, 2026.
????Eligibility Criteria
- Students currently pursuing a Bachelor&aposs degree in Engineering in India who can commit to full-time internship.
- Major or concentration in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- You must commit for the one-week in-person onboarding and 6 months of fully remote full-time internship.
- Demonstrate dedication to the internship.
- Show passion and drive to succeed in the tech industry (assessed via application questions and program interviews).
????From our interns
???? Ayush Rathore, Software Engineer at Atlan, shares three key lessons from his internship. Check them out here: My Engineering Internship Journey
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&aposs greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaoticour mission is to transform that experience. We&aposre 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&aposre an intern or a full-time teammate, youll 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 youre ready to take initiative, the skys the limit.
- A Global Data Community: Were 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, were creating a category-defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, weve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries.If youre ready to do your lifes 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, were 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.
