Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/ML)

About the role

Atlassian is hiring a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) in its Applied AI team, working remotely. The FDE team partners with top organizations across industries to help them use Atlassian's AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems. The role is high visibility and high impact, suited to fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Architect and implement application integrations using Python, JavaScript or similar languages, focusing on APIs, microservices and enterprise-scale systems.
• Analyze complex datasets to extract insights and inform product direction.
• Promote AI-augmented workflow automation in customer environments.
• Oversee end-to-end production deployment, with continuous evaluation, monitoring and improvement.
• Navigate AI risk assessment, data privacy (GDPR) and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Align technical solutions with business objectives.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in backend software development.
• 5+ years delivering AI/ML solutions in production, including as a founding or forward-deployed engineer in 0-to-1 products.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.
• Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy and compliance (e.g. GDPR).
• Greatly preferred: experience with Atlassian Intelligence or Rovo AI, regulated industries, mentoring or leading engineering teams.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs and agent-based frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript or similar languages, with APIs, microservices and enterprise integration.

What we offer

• Base pay for new hires in the US: Zone A $209,700-$273,775, Zone B $188,730-$246,398, Zone C $174,051-$227,233.
• Possible eligibility for benefits, bonuses, commissions and equity.
• Health and wellbeing resources and paid volunteer days.