Hiring: Principal Backend Software Engineer Company: Atlassian Location: San Francisco, CA (Fully Remote – must be located in US Pacific or Mountain time zones) Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 17:58:32 Employment Type: Full-Time Target Skills & Keywords: Backend Engineering, Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, Scala, NodeJS, AWS, GCP, Azure, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, CI/CD, Software Architecture, Code Reviews, Mentorship, Developer Experience, Developer Productivity Experience: - 10+ years experience in multiple hands-on software/technology leadership roles, with end-to-end responsibility through the software development lifecycle - Proven practice in mentoring other engineers and influencing decision makers throughout the organization - Experience leading code reviews, documentation, and complex bug fixes, especially on high-risk problems - Track record of solving complex architecture challenges and applying architectural standards to new projects - Experience partnering across engineering teams to take on company-wide projects Required Skills: - Expertise with one or more prominent languages such as Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala is required - Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS industry with hands-on experience with public cloud offerings (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Knowledge to evaluate trade-offs between correctness, robustness, performance, space and time - Ability to regularly unblock challenges in the software development cycle, from technical design to launch - Strong consideration of customer impact when making technical decisions Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with a preference for Computer Science degree - 10+ years experience in multiple hands-on software/technology leadership roles - Expertise in one or more prominent languages (Java, Python, Kotlin, Go, or Scala) - Hands-on experience with public cloud offerings (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Nice to have: Experience in Developer Experience or Developer Productivity - Nice to have: Proficiency in Java or NodeJS - Nice to have: Experience in at least one additional language - Nice to have: Experience in CI (Continuous Integration) and CD (Continuous Deployment) Compensation: - Zone A: $209,700 - $273,775 - Zone B: $188,730 - $246,398 - Zone C: $174,051 - $227,233 - This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!