Head of AI Forward-Deployed Engineering, EMEA

Atlassian; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Volunteer days

Wellness resources

Job summary

At Atlassian, a distributed-first company, we hire across borders and support flexible working locations. We seek a Head of Forward Deployed Engineering EMEA to lead AI/ML initiatives, mentor teams, and deliver production‑ready AI solutions that align with business goals.

You’ll drive innovation, manage cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure high‑impact outcomes while navigating regulatory and data privacy considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience managing software engineering teams at scale.
• Experience delivering impactful AI/ML solutions in production environments, including experience as a founding or forward‑deployed engineer in 0-to-1 product development.
• Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent‑based frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, and experience with APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and thrive in rapidly changing environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross‑functional teams without formal authority.
• Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
• Strategic and innovative thinking, with a track record of aligning technical solutions to business goals.

Responsibilities

• Hire, onboard, and retain top talent for your team and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Mentor and coach your forward‑deployed engineering team on best practices in AI/ML solution design, code quality, scalable architecture, testing, debugging, and documentation—ensuring rapid, high‑quality delivery of customer‑focused, production‑ready solutions.
• Drive data‑driven solution development by analyzing complex datasets to extract insights and inform product direction.
• Champion the adoption of AI‑augmented workflow automation within customer environments, maximizing business value and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end deployment of AI solutions into production, ensuring continuous evaluation, monitoring, and improvement.
• Navigate risk and compliance requirements, including AI risk assessment, data privacy (GDPR), and regulatory frameworks.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, creating concise artifacts for peers, partners, and leadership.
• Align technical solutions with business objectives, setting a clear vision for technological progress and measurable results.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Leadership

Python

JavaScript

APIs

Microservices

Enterprise integration

Data privacy

GDPR

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

APIs

Microservices

Enterprise Integration

Job description

At Atlassian, a distributed-first company, we hire across borders and support flexible working locations. We seek a Head of Forward Deployed Engineering EMEA to lead AI/ML initiatives, mentor teams, and deliver production‑ready AI solutions that align with business goals.

You’ll drive innovation, manage cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure high‑impact outcomes while navigating regulatory and data privacy considerations.