Key Responsibilities

Define the technical roadmap for the API Platform organization, balancing immediate needs with long-term vision.
Architect consumption-based monetization systems with sophisticated metering, billing, and analytics.
Develop strategies and tools for AI-native features, including the Model Context Protocol (MCP), to enable seamless integration with next-generation products.
Drive innovation in API lifecycle management, including versioning, deprecation, and migration strategies.
Mentor senior engineers across the organization on API design and AI integration best practices.
Build and foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

12+ years of backend software development experience, with at least 5 years in principal/staff-level roles.
Proven experience in backend software development, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale, end-to-end initiatives.
Strong product sense and the ability to align technical decisions with customer needs and business goals.
Experience working on 0-to-1 products, thriving in environments with high uncertainty and complexity.
Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments and influence technical direction in a multi-team organization.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in API design, governance, and implementation, with a deep understanding of versioning, schema evolution, and standardization.
Hands-on experience integrating LLMs/AI models into production backend systems.
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including serverless and container orchestration.
Deep knowledge of API security: OAuth, API keys, rate limiting, and DDoS protection.

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidates skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: $239,000 - $318,600

Zone B: $215,100 - $286,700

Zone C: $198,300 - $264,400

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

Our perks & benefits

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, were 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 everyones 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.