Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer
Today• San Francisco, CA
Engineering | San Francisco, United States | Remote, Remote
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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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Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA
Job ID: Atlassian-27617
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-11-02T20:11:24
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- Holiday Events
- Casual Dress
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
Diversity and Inclusion
- Founder led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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