Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer

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  • Date posted

    September 28, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    Bengaluru

  • Career level

    Principal / Lead Level

  • Experience

    8+ Years

Description

Atlassian Position Summary

  • Company: Atlassian Pty Ltd
  • Job Title: Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer
  • Job Requisition ID: REQ-2026-2888
  • Department: Engineering
  • Primary Location: Bengaluru, India (Prestige Tech Park, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560103, India)
  • Work Model: Team Anywhere (Flexible Remote & Hybrid)
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Career Level: Principal / Lead Level (8+ Years)
  • Base Compensation Range: INR 4,500,000 – 8,500,000 per annum
  • Application Deadline: Open Until Filled (Rolling Review)

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About Atlassian & The Team Anywhere Culture

Atlassian is an Australian-founded global software titan dedicated to unleashing the potential in every team. From industry-defining collaboration and issue-tracking platforms like Jira and Confluence, to agile productivity solutions including Trello, async video communication via Loom, and next-generation AI workflows powered by Atlassian Rovo, our technologies empower millions of professionals across 190+ countries worldwide.

Central to our workplace innovation is Team Anywhere, a pioneering distributed-first organizational model. Atlassians can choose where they accomplish their best work—whether collaborating from home, working from one of our state-of-the-art office hubs in Sydney, Bengaluru, Mountain View, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Manila, or Gdańsk, or balancing a tailored hybrid schedule. Rather than mandating rigid in-office quotas, we measure success by team impact, transparent collaboration, and high-velocity execution across time zones.

Role Overview & Strategic Context

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose 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.

Your future team

As a Senior 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.

Key Responsibilities & Daily Impact

In this position, you will be trusted to take deep ownership of mission-critical outcomes. Key areas of focus include:

What you’ll do

As a Senior 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 FDEs and 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.

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Qualifications, Technical Skills & Experience

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate technical craftsmanship, intellectual curiosity, and a natural instinct for collaborative problem-solving:

On the first day, we’ll expect you to have:

  • 15+ years of experience in backend software development, with at least 5 years in a principal/staff-level role.

  • 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.

Benefits & Perks

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

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.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.

In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.

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Compensation Philosophy & Employee Benefits

At Atlassian, we design equitable, competitive, and transparent compensation packages. In addition to a competitive base salary of INR 4,500,000 – 8,500,000 per annum, eligible Atlassians receive:

  • Equity Ownership: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) ensuring every Atlassian shares directly in the long-term growth and success of the company.
  • Flexible Work Setup: Generous home office stipends to create an ergonomic, high-productivity remote workspace.
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage tailored to your regional location.
  • Paid Leave & Volunteerism: Competitive paid time off, generous parental leave policies, and paid Foundation days dedicated to volunteering and community service.
  • Continuous Growth: Annual learning stipends, internal mentorship programs, and regular company-wide innovation days (ShipIt).

Atlassian Core Values That Guide Our Work

Our values are not mere slogans on a wall—they govern how we build products, make tough business decisions, and treat one another:

  • Open company, no bullshit: We believe in radical transparency, constructive honesty, and making information accessible by default.
  • Play, as a team: We win and learn together. We encourage low-ego collaboration, psychological safety, and celebrating collective victories.
  • Build with heart and balance: We craft software with passion, empathy, and craftsmanship while upholding personal wellbeing and long-term sustainability.
  • Don’t #@!% the customer: Customer trust is our most treasured asset. We prioritize user outcomes and platform reliability above all else.
  • Be the change you seek: Continuous improvement is everyone’s responsibility. If you see an opportunity to make something better, you are empowered to act.

Recruitment Verification & Anti-Scam Notice

Protect your privacy and personal data. Atlassian will never request financial payments, banking credentials, or fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communications originate exclusively from @atlassian.com email domains. Always verify and submit your application through the official Atlassian career portal linked below.

Candidate Application & Interview Journey

  1. Online Review: Review the official position overview on Atlassian’s portal and submit your CV and profile details.
  2. Recruiter Conversation: An initial phone or video discussion to discuss your background, motivations, and explore team alignment.
  3. Technical / Domain Exploration: An interactive technical interview, system architecture discussion, or case study deep dive with team members.
  4. Values & Collaboration Dialogue: A dedicated conversation centered on Atlassian values, team dynamics, and cross-functional leadership.
  5. Offer & Onboarding: Seamless virtual onboarding with your team and full equipment setup delivered to your location.

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