Senior Software Engineer

Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.

Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You're Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact.

Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we're shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data.

Join us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day

Job Description
Alation is seeking a talented and highly technical Senior Engineer to join our fast-growing team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively to build trust and take active leadership roles in shaping the future of engineering while embodying our core values.

What You'll Do

• Develop solutions that enhance user experiences, assist customers, and provide seamless support to improve their overall interaction with the product.
• Design and implement AI-driven solutions such as chatbots, diagnostics, and automation tools to enhance self-service, reduce support effort, and improve user experience.
• Analyze customer trends and product usage using AI/ML to identify opportunities for improvement, drive proactive issue resolution, and simplify complex systems for scalability.
• Build scalable frameworks and solutions, including fast, flexible internal and customer-facing APIs, that streamline complexity and support the next level of growth.
• Prioritize and scope work effectively, ensuring the timely delivery of impactful features while maintaining focus on the most critical areas of development.

You Should Have

• Have 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and shipping distributed backend systems.
• Possess strong CS fundamentals with a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Are proficient in Python with hands-on experience building and delivering features end-to-end.
• Have a solid understanding of RESTful API design, algorithmic complexity, and distributed systems.
• Have experience with AI/ML model integration and development, including LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Bring proven experience leveraging AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Langchain, spaCy) to design intelligent solutions that enhance user experience and drive automation. (This is a plus)
• Are skilled in software architecture and design, with a focus on reducing technical debt.
• Have experience with relational databases; PostgreSQL is a plus.
• Are familiar with microservices, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Are an effective communicator with strong product thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Are adaptable and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Are committed to improving service quality and reducing operational overhead.

Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster.
E-Verify and Right to Work.