Leads the design, development, deployment, and monitoring of AI/ML solutions for enterprise customers. Architects Python or JavaScript integrations using APIs, microservices, and scalable systems; analyzes data, automates workflows, manages AI risk and GDPR compliance, and aligns technical solutions with business objectives. Mentors engineers and communicates complex concepts to cross-functional stakeholders while driving innovative, production-ready AI initiatives.
Engineering | Gdańsk, Poland | Remote, Remote
This role is available remotely anywhere in Poland.
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
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Atlassian, you'll be at the forefront of applied AI, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, AI-powered solutions. The FDE team partners with top organizations across industries, helping them leverage Atlassian's AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and design, rapidly growing your technical and domain expertise while making a tangible impact on business outcomes. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for those who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and are passionate about shaping the future of AI-powered teamwork.
What you'll do
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
In Poland, for this role, our current base pay range for new hires is:
Poland: 350.100 zł - 457.075 zł
On the first day, we'll expect you to have:
It's great, but not required, if you have:
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
This role is available remotely anywhere in Poland.
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
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Atlassian, you'll be at the forefront of applied AI, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, AI-powered solutions. The FDE team partners with top organizations across industries, helping them leverage Atlassian's AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems. You'll collaborate with product, engineering, and design, rapidly growing your technical and domain expertise while making a tangible impact on business outcomes. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for those who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and are passionate about shaping the future of AI-powered teamwork.
What you'll do
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML-powered solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Architect and implement robust application integrations using Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, with a focus on APIs, microservices, and enterprise-scale systems.
- Drive data-driven solution development by analyzing complex datasets to extract insights and inform product direction.
- Champion the adoption of AI-augmented workflow automation within customer environments, maximizing business value and operational efficiency.
- Oversee the end-to-end deployment of AI solutions into production, ensuring continuous evaluation, monitoring, and improvement.
- Navigate risk and compliance requirements, including AI risk assessment, data privacy (GDPR), and regulatory frameworks.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, creating concise artifacts for peers, partners, and leadership.
- Align technical solutions with business objectives, setting a clear vision for technological progress and measurable results.
At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.
This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
In Poland, for this role, our current base pay range for new hires is:
Poland: 350.100 zł - 457.075 zł
On the first day, we'll expect you to have:
- 10+ years of experience in backend software development.
- 5+ years of experience delivering impactful AI/ML solutions in production environments, including experience as a founding or forward-deployed engineer in 0-to-1 product development.
- Deep expertise in applied AI/ML, including generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, and experience with APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems and thrive in rapidly changing environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams without formal authority.
- Experience with AI risk assessment, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., GDPR).
- Strategic and innovative thinking, with a track record of aligning technical solutions to business goals.
It's great, but not required, if you have:
- Experience with Atlassian Intelligence, Rovo AI, or AI-powered Atlassian features.
- Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare).
- Experience deploying AI solutions to complex production systems at scale.
- Prior experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.
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
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