Research Intern, 2027 Summer U.S. (AI Research Systems)

About the role

Atlassian is looking for a Research Intern to join its AI Research Systems (AIRS) team within the Research and Insights organization. The team builds AI tools and pipelines that give researchers faster ways of working and deliver insights to Product, Design, Strategy and Engineering. The internship is a hybrid role in Seattle, WA, lasting 12 weeks between May/June and August/September 2027, and is paid.

Key responsibilities

• Report to a Research Manager and contribute AI tools, pipelines and systems for the R&I team.
• Conduct a research project using existing AI tooling.

Required profile

• Able to commit to a 12-week full-time (40 hours per week) program during Summer 2027.
• Currently enrolled full-time in a program and returning to it after the internship, graduating by August 2028.
• The position is not eligible for F1 and J1 students and is not available for any work sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience building tools or apps with AI (e.g., Claude Code or Codex) in a professional, classroom or personal project setting.
• Understanding of the research workflow, from planning and recruiting to reporting and archiving.
• Background in qualitative (and some quantitative) UX research methods, with knowledge of when, why and how to apply them.
• Proficiency in data management and data analysis, with engaging ways of sharing research insights.

Atlassian states that the role may be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions and equity, and that the base pay depends on the candidate's skills, expertise or experience.