Principal Technical Recruiter

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. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

Atlassian is looking for a Principal Technical Recruiter to join our R&D Talent Acquisition team.

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. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

As a Principal Technical Recruiter, you'll own the volume hiring recruitment lifecyclefrom strategic sourcing and pipeline development to delivering a high-quality candidate experience and strengthening hiring manager partnerships. You'll play a key role in positioning us as an employer of choice, while driving an efficient, data-informed, and inclusive hiring process.

You will be joining a remote and distributed Talent Acquisition R&D team hiring across Engineering.

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. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

Responsibilities

• Own Bottom-of-Funnel Strategy Manage final stage hiring activities including interview coordination, offer reviews, and candidate decision-making.
• Use Data to Drive Hiring Decisions Monitor and interpret funnel metrics (pass through rates, time-to-fill, offer acceptance) to drive hiring strategy.
• Enhance Candidate Experience Deliver a thoughtful, high-touch experience that supports candidates through every stage of the process.
• Streamline Hiring Operations Maintain process consistency, compliance, and high data integrity while identifying opportunities to improve speed and efficiency.
• Support Employer Branding Efforts Contribute to a candidate experience that strengthens our brand and helps position us as an employer of choice.
• Partner with Hiring Managers Act as a trusted advisor by bringing market insights and process expertise to help hiring teams make informed decisions.
• Champion Diversity & Inclusion Participate in and support inclusive hiring practices to ensure we're building representative and high-impact teams.

• Technical Recruiting Expertise Proven experience with full-cycle technical recruiting, with a focus on high volume and bottom-of-funnel execution.
• Data-Driven Mindset Comfort using data to guide hiring decisions, identify funnel inefficiencies, and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Strong Negotiator & Closer Skilled in guiding offer conversations and closing candidates effectively.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management Confident working with hiring managers and cross-functional partners to deliver aligned outcomes.
• Team-Oriented & Detail-Driven Works collaboratively, communicates clearly, and stays organized in fast-moving environments.Compensation

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with deep technical recruiting knowledge and experience
• A background in the software industry and a strong understanding of the competitive landscape today for software recruiting
• Experience crafting and executing talent acquisition-related strategies such as process improvement, strategic recruiting, and driving balanced pipelines
• Exposure and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices designed to improve representation of URGs within Atlassian and a focus on DEI initiatives that aid in building balanced teams
• You have a consultative approach with hiring manager communities, with an appetite for influencing win/win outcomes through data, market insights, and creative ideas
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Alignment with our values, which are table stakes for how we collaborate, grow, and win as a team