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Alation, founded in 2012, builds the industry’s leading data catalog platform that empowers organizations to discover, understand, and govern data at scale. The company’s flagship product integrates AI‑driven metadata extraction with collaborative governance workflows, enabling data analysts, scientists, and executives to trust and reuse data across the enterprise.

Alation hires across a spectrum of roles—from software engineers and data scientists to product managers, sales engineers, and customer success specialists. Candidates can expect a hybrid work model, a culture that rewards experimentation, and career paths that span technical and business domains. The company invests in continuous learning, offering internal certifications, hackathons, and mentorship programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Alation?
Alation fosters a collaborative culture where data ownership is shared across teams. Employees work in mixed remote‑on‑site settings, with flexible hours that accommodate global teams. The company emphasizes data literacy, offering quarterly workshops and a learning stipend. Employees often cite the mission‑driven environment—helping organizations unlock data value—as a key motivator.
What types of positions are available at Alation?
Alation’s open roles cover technical, product, and business functions. You’ll find software engineering (backend, frontend, full‑stack), data science, data engineering, and AI research positions; product management, UX/UI design, and data strategy roles; and sales, marketing, customer success, and support positions. The company also hires for specialized roles such as security engineering, data governance, and analytics consulting.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Alation?
To differentiate yourself, showcase hands‑on experience with metadata, data cataloging, or AI tooling—provide code samples or project demos. Highlight collaboration on cross‑functional teams and a clear understanding of data governance best practices. Tailor your résumé to the job description, emphasize measurable impact (e.g., reduced data discovery time by X%), and prepare for behavioral interviews by articulating how you promote data democratization and ethical data use.

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