Great company! (but not for introverts!) - Senior Software Engineer Atlassian Employee Review

5.0
May 4, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, feels startup-like but at scale. A company that really believes in its core principles (which are on display everywhere, in case you forget them!). And, when I had to leave (for reasons that had nothing to do with the company), Atlassian were extremely helpful and understanding. If I get the chance to work here again, I'll take it!

Cons

Definitely more for extroverts than introverts! If you want to just sit in a corner and do whatever you do, don't work here. Also, company has a great work-life balance, for most employees - but expect the borders between work & life to blur.

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Atlassian Response
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We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback and we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with Atlassian. We’ve heard there can be some aspects of our culture that make it difficult for introverts and this is something we’re working to be more thoughtful about as our culture evolves. As a company, we’re dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone, and that means creating the culture and environments where introverts can thrive. Some of the things that we’ve implemented to move the needle forward on this are prioritizing the building of “quiet spaces” within our global offices, incorporating direct guidance for managers on introvert-friendly meeting practices (sending out meeting agendas in advance, etc.), and integrating more intentional ways that folks are rewarded for their contributions to teams that can show up in a variety of ways. ~Atlassian People team

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