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.
Position Overview
As Atlan enters its next chapter of growth, our ability to continue growing a high-density engineering team in India is a core business priority. From reimagining our metadata platform to scaling AI-native governance experiences, our engineering org is solving some of the most complex challenges in the modern data stack. This role sits at the center of that mission.As
Senior Manager – Engineering Talent Acquisition (India)
, you’ll lead the hiring of exceptional engineering talent across all levels, from entry level to distinguished engineers. You’ll manage and mentor a team of high-performing recruiters, drive the execution of structured hiring practices, and partner closely with Engineering leadership to ensure we consistently raise the bar. This is an opportunity to shape how a category-defining company builds its most critical team.
What will you do?
- Lead and coach a team of 3–5 recruiters to deliver on engineering hiring goals across India, with a strong focus on execution, prioritization, and accountability.
- Personally drive end-to-end hiring for senior technical roles, including Staff, Principal, and Distinguished Engineers, with a focus on bar-setting and closing.
- Partner with Engineering leadership to prioritize roles, define hiring bar, build structured loops, and align decision-making through high-quality debriefs.
- Champion structured hiring practices—scorecard usage, loop hygiene, interviewer enablement, and process consistency across all roles.
- Own operational cadences including weekly funnel reviews, recruiter performance tracking, and reporting on time-to-fill, forecast accuracy, and pipeline health.
- Advocate for world-class candidate experience through timely communication, feedback, and partnership with hiring teams.
What makes you a match?
- 10+ years of overall experience in talent acquisition, with proven success hiring engineering talent in high-growth, product-led companies.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience owning hiring for senior technical roles, including Staff and Principal Engineers or equivalent.
- Strong team leadership skills with experience managing high-performing recruiters and enabling their success through coaching, prioritization, and rigor.
- Deep fluency in structured hiring—designing scorecards, calibrating loops, running effective debriefs, and influencing bar alignment.
- Operationally strong—able to diagnose process friction, improve funnel velocity, and report clearly on recruiting performance.
- Operates with urgency, clarity, and ownership, thriving in fast-paced environments with high accountability and high standards.
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
- 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 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.
