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Good culture, but it depends on where you are

Senior Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Atlassian for 1 year
May 1, 2024
Auckland, Auckland
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Good benefits and pay. Interesting technical problems at scale. Smart people who can push you both technically and non-technically. Good culture centered around continuous improvement and customer centricity. Remote working and work/life balance are second to none.

Cons

Culture changes depending on where you land up (avoid Migrations - it's a feature factory).

Performance processes push for evidence of code contributions, which can feel like an output-driven culture, and also stack rank you against other team members.

Promotions are notoriously difficult. Atlassian seems to hire more people into more senior roles rather than promote from within, especially P60+.

Extremely bureaucratic in its processes.

Advice to Management

Focus on aligning cultures across all orgs. When you move to a different part of the company, it can feel like you're moving to another company altogether.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
3.0

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