Staff Backend Engineer, Identity

Atlassian is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Identity to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Backend Engineer, Identity, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (CST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Annual learning and professional development budget • 401(k) retirement plan with company match How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Atlassian is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning