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Magic gone, poison entered

Principal Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Atlassian for 6 years
September 17, 2025
Sydney, New South Wales
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

High pay, work from home.

Cons

Toxic, self-serving culture.

Constant changing of direction and goals.

Performance-Driven-Development: the only way to survive is to market yourself successfully, regardless of actual outcomes, and make sure your marketing is better than your peers. Engineering outcomes are not important.

Advice to Management

This ship is sinking, and current management and execs are to blame. I have no advice for them, only scorn and derision.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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