Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Sydney, Australia
Process
My interview experience with Atlassian left me feeling disappointed.
I underwent a one-hour Karat interview, which felt rushed with a fast-paced instructor. While the initial questions were average, the first ten minutes felt particularly hurried. Despite a strong performance in the subsequent 40 minutes, I received feedback that I didn’t meet the required score level.
I promptly retook the Karat test within 24 hours, this time with significantly improved results. However, my disappointment grew when I reached out to the recruiter multiple times for feedback and received no response.
After investing two weeks of preparation, it was disheartening to feel judged solely on a Karat interview, especially with seven years of experience. I believe feedback and communication are essential aspects of the hiring process, and I hope Atlassian can improve in these areas for future candidates.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 32 interview experiences for the Atlassian Senior Software Engineer role in Sydney, Australia.
Success Rate
Atlassian's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Sydney, Australia is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Atlassian's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Sydney, Australia.
Atlassian Work Experiences
- 1.012-hour days are commonSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOctober 11, 2024Pros: Pay is good, but remember it's like working two jobs.Cons: Tech stack is poor. Huge constant pressure with deadlines imposed by marketing leaves no time to build good software, resulting in a constant stream of errors.
- 2.0Lost its waySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 20, 2025Pros: Pay is competitive in Australia. Offices are nice if you live near one.Cons: Culture and values are down the drain. Don't believe what they tell you on the careers website. A cut-throat engineering culture, brought on by the CTO, is expected. There's politics and opaque expectations from management, which can be rated as good one day and suddenly bad when it comes to performance reviews. (Stated as someone who has never received bad performance ratings but observes it from their team and wider co-workers).
- 1.0Only good for the money & the grindSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaSeptember 15, 2025Pros: + You get to work with smart people. + Very good compensation, especially if you stay for a few years.Cons: APEX-driven development. Everyone is working to hit some magical numbers, and it's done by design. You are encouraged by your manager to fake it to survive. Even if you are doing well, the culture around you makes you feel sick and stressed. Managers encourage employees to work late hours. I'm talking 10 PM+.
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