AI Researcher (PhD), 2027 Graduate Canada

Atlassian Corp.; Canada; Remote; CAD 137,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlassian is hiring for a Machine Learning Research role in Canada. You will develop state-of-the-art AI solutions, design architectures, and evaluate models to improve Atlassian Intelligence features. The position emphasizes research, collaboration, and scalable ML systems within a supportive team.

The base pay range for Canada is CA$136,800 - CA$178,600, with possible benefits, bonuses, and equity. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS or a related field.
• PhD studies in CS/ML with expected graduation by Aug 2027.
• Strong AI/ML foundation including LLMs and optimization.
• Experience in research, publishing, and scaling ML models on large data.
• Agile mindset and ability to iterate improvements.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment.

Responsibilities

• Design system and model architectures for ML products.
• Conduct rigorous experiments and model evaluations.
• Apply AI/ML to product problems to enhance Atlassian products and Atlassian Intelligence features.

Skills

Strong AI/ML foundation

LLMs

Optimization

Research experience

Agile mindset

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field

Doctorate program in Computer Science or related field (graduating by Aug 2027)

Tools

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Matplotlib

Hugging Face

PyTorch

Job description

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians have the flexibility to work where they can collaborate most effectively with their team, whether at home, one of our global offices, or both. We hire in any country where we have a legal entity. Learn how we work at go.atlassian.com/distributed.

Your Future Team

The mission of Atlassian is to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together. AI/ML is significantly transforming how teams come together to plan, track, and deliver work across software and business teams using our products. We are looking for Machine learning engineers to further this mission and help make teams more productive leveraging AI across our product portfolio.

About the role:

Join our cutting-edge Machine Learning Research team at Atlassian where you'll have the opportunity to work on advanced Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly focusing on areas such as Large language models (LLMs), Generative AI, Search, Conversational Agents, and AI Optimization. You'll be part of a team that pioneers innovations to address complex real-world problems, developing state-of-the-art AI solutions that will ultimately drive impact for Enterprises.

Your daily responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of tasks such as designing system and model architectures, conducting rigorous experimentation and model evaluations. You will be responsible for application of AI/ML to various product problems to improve Atlassian products and actively contribute to Atlassian Intelligence features.

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

In Canada, for this role, our current base pay range for new hires is:

Canada: CA$136,800 - CA$178,600

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a relevant technical field.
• Currently enrolled full time in aDoctorate program in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Data Science, Mathematics, or relevant work experience and are graduating by August 2027.
• Strong foundation in AI/ML, LLMs, Optimization and related techniques.
• Experience with research, publishing, building and scaling machine learning models using large amounts of data.
• Agile development mindset, appreciating the benefit of constant iteration and improvement.
• Must be able to obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates proficiency in Python programming and ability to write clean, efficient and well-documented code.
• Has expertise in managing data using Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, in addition to leveraging models from Hugging Face and has practical knowledge of applied machine learning and deep learning frameworks, like PyTorch.
• Demonstrates exposure to natural language processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV), Reinforcement Learning (RL), and AI Optimization.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art research in machine learning and AI, as evidenced by relevant coursework, publications, or projects. Having publications in top-tier AI conferences or journals will be considered an asset or a plus.
• Excels in solving ambiguous and complex problems, being able to navigate through uncertain situations, breaking down complex challenges into manageable components and developing innovative solutions.

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and so much more. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

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.

In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.

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