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Working at Atlassian 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. Your future team As a 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. What you'll do As a 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. Oversee the end-to-end deployment of AI solutions into production, ensuring continuous evaluation, monitoring, and improvement. Navigate risk and compliance requirements, including AI risk assessment, data privacy (GDPR), and regulatory frameworks. Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, creating concise artifacts for peers, partners, and leadership. Align technical solutions with business objectives, setting a clear vision for technological progress and measurable results. Compensation At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range. This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity. On the first day, we'll expect you to have: 10+ years of experience in backend software development. 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. It's great, but not required, if you have: 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. Our perks & benefits Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit to learn more. About Atlassian 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.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.