Senior Principal AI Field Engineer – Deploying AI Solutions

Atlassian; United States; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

At Atlassian, a Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer will lead AI/ML-powered solutions for diverse customers, collaborating with product, engineering, and design teams. The role demands deep AI expertise, strong software engineering skills across Python and JavaScript, and experience deploying production-grade AI systems within enterprise environments.

As a forward-deployed leader, you will mentor other engineers, align technical work with business outcomes, navigate regulatory

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in backend software development.
• 5+ years building AI/ML solutions in production environments.
• Experience as a principal or forward-deployed engineer.
• Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.

Responsibilities

• Code across the entire Atlassian product suite.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions using Rovo.
• Architect and implement robust application integrations using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Mentor Senior FDEs and engineers, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end deployment of AI solutions into production and ensure continuous improvement.

Skills

Backend development

AI/ML

API/microservices

Python

JavaScript

Cloud/enterprise integration

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Job description

At Atlassian, a Senior Principal Forward Deployed Engineer will lead AI/ML-powered solutions for diverse customers, collaborating with product, engineering, and design teams. The role demands deep AI expertise, strong software engineering skills across Python and JavaScript, and experience deploying production-grade AI systems within enterprise environments.

As a forward-deployed leader, you will mentor other engineers, align technical work with business outcomes, navigate regulatory