The Principal Data Scientist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply data analysis to business strategies, focusing on product development and measuring success metrics.
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
You will be part of a world-class Data Science team that leverages data to drive insights about our products and customers. The Data Science team partners closely with Product Managers/Engineers/Researchers/Data Engineers/Marketers/Privacy and Executive teams across Atlassian to drive and influence. The team is responsible for using a variety of analysis and data-science techniques to understand how Atlassian's customers engage with our products and communications and, in doing so, identify, design, and measure the success of product investments.
In this role, you will:
Minimum Qualifications / Your background:
Desirable Qualifications
Compensation
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $203,400 - $265,550
Zone B: $183,600 - $239,700
Zone C: $169,200 - $220,900
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
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 go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits .
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh .
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
You will be part of a world-class Data Science team that leverages data to drive insights about our products and customers. The Data Science team partners closely with Product Managers/Engineers/Researchers/Data Engineers/Marketers/Privacy and Executive teams across Atlassian to drive and influence. The team is responsible for using a variety of analysis and data-science techniques to understand how Atlassian's customers engage with our products and communications and, in doing so, identify, design, and measure the success of product investments.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate on a variety of product and business problems with a diverse set of cross-functional partners and become a trusted strategic partner through the structure and clarity of your work.
- Apply technical expertise with quantitative analysis, experimentation, and the presentation of data to develop strategies for our business and help solve the business's biggest challenges.
- Focus on developing hypotheses through analytical approaches, different methodologies, frameworks, and technical approaches to test them.
- Define, understand, and test opportunities to improve the products and business and influence roadmaps through insights and recommendations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to inform, influence, and execute strategy decisions
- Identify and measure the success of product efforts through forecasting and monitoring of key product metrics to understand trends.
- You will use data to shape product development, quantify new opportunities, identify upcoming challenges, and ensure the products we build bring value to people, businesses, and Atlassian.
- You will use storytelling techniques to communicate insights broadly, including to company leadership teams.
Minimum Qualifications / Your background:
- 8+ Years of Experience in Data Science or related fields
- Proficiency in SQL AND another data manipulation programming language (e.g Python, R)
- Expertise at telling stories with data and familiarity with at least one visualization tool (e.g. Tableau, R-Shiny, Microstrategy, SAP Business Objects, Looker, etc.)
- Expertise in applying a broad variety of statistical concepts (e.g. regressions, A/B tests, clustering, probability) to business problems and a strong sense of when to adapt/combine approaches to suit the problem at hand
- Experience driving projects or programs which have had proven impact on business strategy and performance through your analytics skills
- A proven track record for crafting analysis into well-written content
- Experience advising, presenting to and serving as a thought partner to senior executives
Desirable Qualifications
- 10+ Years of Experience in Data Science or related fields
- An understanding of the SaaS business model and key metrics
- Experience as a Data Scientist working on AI or Search products/features
Compensation
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience. In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:
Zone A: $203,400 - $265,550
Zone B: $183,600 - $239,700
Zone C: $169,200 - $220,900
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.
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 go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits .
About Atlassian
At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.
We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.
To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh .
Top Skills
Looker
Microstrategy
Python
R
R-Shiny
Sap Business Objects
SQL
Tableau
Similar Jobs at Atlassian
Cloud • Information Technology • Productivity • Security • Software • App development • Automation
Lead data science initiatives to influence product strategy and measure customer engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.
Top Skills:
LookerPythonRR-ShinySQLTableau
Cloud • Information Technology • Productivity • Security • Software • App development • Automation
The Product Marketing Manager will implement go-to-market strategies for cloud offerings, create marketing assets, and collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
Top Skills:
Cloud InfrastructureDevOpsService Management
Cloud • Information Technology • Productivity • Security • Software • App development • Automation
The Head of Corporate Planning leads the Corporate FP&A planning function, overseeing long-range and annual planning, reporting, and forecasting while providing financial guidance to senior leadership.
Top Skills:
Capital AllocationFinancial ModelingScenario Analysis
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

