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Atlassians have flexibility in where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, as part of being a distributed-first company.
As a Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Atlassian, you’ll be at the forefront of applied AI, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, AI-powered solutions. The FDE team partners with top organizations across industries, helping them leverage Atlassian’s AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems. You’ll collaborate with product, engineering, and design, rapidly growing your technical and domain expertise while making a tangible impact on business outcomes. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for those who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and are passionate about shaping the future of AI-powered teamwork.
As a Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:
Code contributes across the entire Atlassian product suite, providing exceptionally broad engineering exposure
Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions using Rovo tailored to customer needs.
Architect and implement robust application integrations using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, with a focus on APIs, microservices, and enterprise-scale systems.
Influence product direction by building with the customers, and realising the last mile papercuts they go through.
Champion the adoption of AI-augmented workflow automation within customer environments, maximizing business value and operational efficiency.
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5+ years of experience delivering impactful AI/ML solutions in production environments, including experience as a founding or forward-deployed engineer in 0-to-1 product development.
Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, and experience with APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and thrive in rapidly changing environments.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams without formal authority.
Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
Strategic and innovative thinking, with a track record of aligning technical solutions to business goals.
Experience with Atlassian Intelligence, Rovo AI, or AI-powered Atlassian features.
Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
Experience deploying AI solutions to complex production systems at scale.
Prior experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh .
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