Overview: Working at Atlassian
Atlassians have the freedom to choose where they work – in the office, at home, or a mix of both. This flexibility allows our people to better balance work, family, and personal priorities. As a distributed-first company, we hire globally where we have a legal entity, with remote-friendly onboarding and collaboration.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow a team of software engineers responsible for building and maintaining Atlassian’s large-scale data ingestion infrastructure. This system powers 50+ third-party SaaS connectors and processes hundreds of millions of entities daily across diverse applications and tenants.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineers.
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Define and drive the technical vision for scalable, reliable, and secure data ingestion.
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Partner with product, platform, and Central AI teams (Search, TWG, FDS, Identity) on priorities, architecture, and long-term roadmaps.
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Establish best practices in software development, observability, performance optimization, and operational excellence.
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Ensure platform stability while balancing new feature delivery through effective planning and resource allocation.
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Anticipate and mitigate risks, including connector failures, tenant heterogeneity, and evolving third-party APIs.
Qualifications
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Proven experience managing engineering teams in large-scale distributed systems or data-intensive platforms.
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Strong technical background in backend systems, APIs, ingestion pipelines, or infrastructure at scale.
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Track record of delivering complex projects across cross-functional teams.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor engineers at all levels.
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Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
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Strong communication skills, able to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Compensation
At Atlassian, we design equitable and competitive compensation programs. For U.S.-based candidates, base pay ranges are:
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Zone A: $206,100 – $269,075
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Zone B: $186,300 – $243,225
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Zone C: $171,900 – $224,425
Additional benefits may include bonuses, equity, commissions, and perks tailored to your location.
Benefits & Perks
Atlassian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, family, and community engagement. This includes:
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Health and wellness resources
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Paid volunteer days
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Generous leave policies
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Professional growth opportunities
About Atlassian
Atlassian’s mission is to unleash the potential of every team. Our software empowers collaboration across the globe, making teamwork possible at scale. We value diverse perspectives, foster an inclusive culture, and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, identity, or disability.
If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform our recruitment team.