Atlassian · 6 hours ago
AI Researcher (PhD), 2026 Graduate U.S.
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$176K/yr - $229K/yrAtlassian is a company focused on unleashing the potential of every team through innovative software products. The AI Researcher role involves working on advanced Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies to develop solutions that enhance team productivity and address complex problems.
CollaborationEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Join our cutting-edge Machine Learning Research team at Atlassian where you'll have the opportunity to work on advanced Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly focusing on areas such as Large language models (LLMs), Generative AI, Search, Conversational Agents, and AI Optimization
Your daily responsibilities will encompass a broad spectrum of tasks such as designing system and model architectures, conducting rigorous experimentation and model evaluations
You will be responsible for application of AI/ML to various product problems to improve Atlassian products and actively contribute to Atlassian Intelligence features
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or a relevant technical field
Currently enrolled full time in a a PhD degree in Computer Science or a relevant technical field and are graduating by June 2026
Strong foundation in AI/ML, LLMs, Optimization and related techniques
Experience with research, publishing, building and scaling machine learning models using large amounts of data
Agile development mindset, appreciating the benefit of constant iteration and improvement
Must be able to obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
Preferred
Demonstrate proficiency in Python programming and ability to write clean, efficient and well-documented code
Has expertise in managing data using Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, in addition to leveraging models from Hugging Face and has practical knowledge of applied machine learning and deep learning frameworks, like PyTorch
Demonstrated exposure to natural language processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV), Reinforcement Learning (RL), and AI Optimization
Familiarity with state-of-the-art research in machine learning and AI, as evidenced by relevant coursework, publications, or projects. Having publications in top-tier AI conferences or journals will be considered an asset or a plus
Excels in solving ambiguous and complex problems, being able to navigate through uncertain situations, breaking down complex challenges into manageable components and developing innovative solutions
Benefits
Health and wellbeing resources
Paid volunteer days
Company
Atlassian
Atlassian is a software company that offers proprietary software products for teamwork, project management, and software development.
Founded in 2002
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$210MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceAccel
2015-12-10IPO
2014-04-08Secondary Market· $150M
2010-07-14Series A· $60M
Leadership Team
Michael Cannon-Brookes
CEO and Co-Founder
Scott Farquhar
Co-Founder and Board Member
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