Principal Backend Software Engineer

About The Company

Atlassian is a global leader in enterprise software solutions, dedicated to empowering teams to collaborate more effectively and achieve their goals. Our innovative platform offers a suite of tools designed to streamline workflows, enhance communication, and foster a culture of productivity and transparency. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Atlassian strives to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our shared mission. As a distributed-first organization, we embrace flexible work arrangements, allowing team members to work from anywhere, whether in the office or remotely. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement drives us to develop cutting-edge solutions that transform the way teams work worldwide.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering innovative backend solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to unblock technical challenges, design scalable architectures, and implement best practices across the development lifecycle. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence company-wide projects, set technical standards, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of backend development, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating impactful solutions that improve developer experience and productivity. This role is fully remote, requiring candidates to be located within US Pacific or Mountain time zones.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software/technology leadership roles with end-to-end responsibility across the software development lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degrees preferred)
• Expertise in one or more prominent programming languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala
• Hands-on experience with SaaS, PaaS, IaaS models and public cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Strong understanding of trade-offs between correctness, robustness, performance, space, and time
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence decision-making processes
• Customer-centric approach to technical decision-making

Responsibilities

• Regularly unblock challenges faced during the software development cycle, from technical design to deployment
• Create scalable solutions utilized by multiple teams and products; plan and execute large projects effectively
• Address complex architecture challenges, ensuring adherence to architectural standards on new initiatives
• Lead code reviews, documentation efforts, and handle complex bug fixes, especially on high-risk issues
• Set standards for meaningful code reviews and collaborate with engineering teams on company-wide projects
• Transfer technical knowledge within the team to foster growth and expertise in relevant technologies
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and careers

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages aligned with your experience and geographic zone
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid volunteer days and wellness resources to support your personal and professional well-being
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a innovative company
• Access to a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative company culture

Equal Opportunity

Atlassian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.