Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, AI (Remote UK)

Atlassian; Greater London; Remote; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health and wellbeing resources

paid volunteer days

equity

Job summary

Atlassian is seeking a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to lead AI/ML initiatives for enterprise clients from the UK, remotely. You’ll design and deploy AI-driven solutions, collaborate across product, engineering and design, and guide teams through complex production environments.

You’ll bring 10+ years in backend development, 5+ years delivering production AI/ML, and strong Python/JavaScript skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend software development experience.
• 5+ years delivering AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, with APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams.
• Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy (GDPR), and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Architect and implement robust application integrations using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, with APIs, microservices, and enterprise-scale systems.
• 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.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• 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

Backend development

AI/ML expertise

Python

JavaScript

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Engineering | London, United Kingdom | Remote, Remote

This role is available remotely anywhere in the UK.

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.

Your future team

As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Atlassian, you'll be at the forefront of applied AI, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, AI-powered solutions. The FDE team partners with top organizations across industries, helping them leverage Atlassian's AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and design, rapidly growing your technical and domain expertise while making a tangible impact on business outcomes. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for those who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and are passionate about shaping the future of AI-powered teamwork.

What you'll do

As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Architect and implement robust application integrations using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, with a focus on APIs, microservices, and enterprise-scale systems.
• 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.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• 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.

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.

On the first day, we'll expect you to have:

• 10+ years of experience in backend software development.
• 5+ years of 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.

It’s great, but not required, if you have:

• Experience with Atlassian Intelligence, Rovo AI, or AI-powered Atlassian features.
• Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Experience deploying AI solutions to complex production systems at scale.
• Prior experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.

Benefits & Perks

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