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Broken performance system

Senior Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Atlassian for 4 years
October 9, 2025
Melbourne, Victoria
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros
  • Talented engineers and generally smart coworkers
  • Solid compensation and benefits
Cons
  • Performance management process feels blindly copied (in a rush!) from other companies, with no adaptation to Atlassian’s culture.
  • No collaboration; everyone focuses on personal “impact” to chase performance ratings.
  • 50–60 hour weeks are common.
  • Projects are rushed so individuals can show quick results for APEX rather than build lasting value.
Advice to Management

Stack ranking is the root of most problems. It might already be too late to fix the culture unless the system is fundamentally changed.

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
3.0
Senior Management
1.0

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