Atlassian is looking to build a next-generation API Platform that requires a comprehensive system for governance, monitoring, and metering of all Atlassian APIs, including newly released Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This involves creating foundational features and 0-1 products to shape future developer and customer interactions with Atlassian's API ecosystem.
Requirements
- 12+ years of backend software development experience, with at least 5 years in principal/staff-level roles.
- Proven experience in backend software development, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale, end-to-end initiatives.
- Experience working on 0-to-1 products, thriving in environments with high uncertainty and complexity.
- Expertise in API design, governance, and implementation, with a deep understanding of versioning, schema evolution, and standardization.
- Hands-on experience integrating LLMs/AI models into production backend systems.
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred) including serverless and container orchestration.
- Deep knowledge of API security: OAuth, API keys, rate limiting, and DDoS protection.
Responsibilities
- Define the technical roadmap for the API Platform organization, balancing immediate needs with long-term vision.
- Architect consumption-based monetization systems with sophisticated metering, billing, and analytics.
- Develop strategies and tools for AI-native features, including the Model Context Protocol (MCP), to enable seamless integration with next-generation products.
- Drive innovation in API lifecycle management, including versioning, deprecation, and migration strategies.
- Mentor senior engineers across the organization on API design and AI integration best practices.
- Build and foster a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous learning.
- Work on foundational features as well as on 0-1 products that will shape how developers and customers will interact with Atlassian in the future.
Other
- Atlassians can choose where they work – whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two.
- We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.
- Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.
- Our office is in Mountain View, CA, but we offer flexibility for eligible candidates to work remotely across the West Coast, US.
- Strong product sense and the ability to align technical decisions with customer needs and business goals.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple departments and influence technical direction in a multi-team organization.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success.
- To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
