Backend Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
October 10, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 day.
I just went through the first screening and now am still waiting for the first round. The technical round. Will update this after I know more as my process develops.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Atlassian Backend Engineer role in Sydney, New South Wales.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Atlassian's interview process for their Backend Engineer roles in Sydney, New South Wales is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Atlassian's Backend Engineer interview process in Sydney, New South Wales.
Atlassian Work Experiences
5.0
Innovative Ideas, Slow Promotions
Backend Engineer • Current Employee
July 25, 2022
Pros: Open company with clear communication - everyone is honest with you.
A lot of focus on innovation - your ideas are heard and appreciated.
Less stressful, as there is a process for everything.
Cons: Promotions are slow. There are fewer levels.
4.0
Great place to work and grow
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
March 21, 2019
Pros: Actually adheres to the company motto of "open company, no b*llshit". Also, a lot of opportunity to learn and grow.
Cons: Still a lot of old technologies like OSGi in use. Working with legacy code can be a daunting task and not always enjoyable.
5.0
Great Perks, Hard To Connect
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
October 16, 2022
Pros: Refresh days are amazing (~1 extra Monday or Friday off each month).
Several different large personal budgets, e.g., ~1k for home office, 500 health and fitness, volunteering days.
Free office food and alcohol.
Cons: Basically a remote company now, so it can be difficult to meet people in person.
- 5.0Innovative Ideas, Slow PromotionsBackend Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 25, 2022Pros: Open company with clear communication - everyone is honest with you. A lot of focus on innovation - your ideas are heard and appreciated. Less stressful, as there is a process for everything.Cons: Promotions are slow. There are fewer levels.
- 4.0Great place to work and growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 21, 2019Pros: Actually adheres to the company motto of "open company, no b*llshit". Also, a lot of opportunity to learn and grow.Cons: Still a lot of old technologies like OSGi in use. Working with legacy code can be a daunting task and not always enjoyable.
- 5.0Great Perks, Hard To ConnectSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOctober 16, 2022Pros: Refresh days are amazing (~1 extra Monday or Friday off each month). Several different large personal budgets, e.g., ~1k for home office, 500 health and fitness, volunteering days. Free office food and alcohol.Cons: Basically a remote company now, so it can be difficult to meet people in person.
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