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Senior Researcher
Location
United States
Posted
133 days ago
Salary
$152.1K - $238.5K / year
Seniority
Senior
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Job Description
Senior Researcher
Atlassian
Role Description We’re looking for a Senior Researcher (remote - US) to help define the industry’s understanding of developer productivity and the impact of AI on software engineering. In this role, you will: - Lead original, high-signal research that combines quantitative data, qualitative insights, and real-world stories from hundreds of engineering organizations. - Develop and evolve frameworks, models, and measurement approaches that become reference points for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and industry analysts. - Produce flagship reports and essays that move the conversation forward and shape how leaders talk about developer productivity and AI. You’ll operate as a top-of-ladder IC: setting direction for major research themes, partnering closely with product, marketing, and sales, and representing DX and Atlassian in the broader industry. Responsibilities What you’ll ship: - Two “small ships” per month – quick, high-signal pieces that capture one strong insight or idea. For example: - An insight or trend we’re seeing in the data (e.g., how AI is changing specific workflows). - Key takeaways from a panel, webinar, or interview with senior engineering leaders. - A framework or mental model for how to think about a relevant problem (e.g., measuring developer productivity in hybrid teams). - One “big ship” per quarter – a flagship piece that combines multiple data points, stories, and perspectives into something that reframes how leaders think about a problem. That might include: - A major AI Impact Report sharing insights and trends from data across hundreds of companies. - Regular updates with commentary to our industry benchmarks. - A deep-dive framework that becomes the default way leaders talk about a complex topic. - A compilation of “small ships” that come together in a cohesive guide on a topic that our audience wants help with or answers to. Qualifications - Deep experience (often 7+ years) in developer productivity, software engineering research, or closely related fields – e.g., engineering leadership, developer experience, socio-technical systems, or software metrics. - Proven track record of publishing high-impact work: industry reports, academic papers, widely read essays, or frameworks that have influenced how organizations operate. - Comfortable operating at the level of CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and Heads of Platform/DevEx – you can earn their trust and withstand their scrutiny. - Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; you know how to separate signal from noise and avoid misleading conclusions. - Exceptional writer and communicator: you can explain complex ideas in a way that is clear, concise, and actionable for busy leaders. - Opinionated but open-minded: you’re willing to take a stand, but you update your views when the evidence changes. - Low ego, high ownership: you care more about the quality and impact of the work than about credit. Requirements - Experience working inside large engineering organizations or platforms teams. - Prior roles as a Field CTO, Deputy CTO, Principal Engineer, or similar. - Experience collaborating with product and go-to-market teams to turn research into product and narrative. - A network of senior engineering leaders, researchers, and practitioners you can tap for feedback and collaboration. Benefits - 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.
Job Requirements
- Deep experience (often 7+ years) in developer productivity, software engineering research, or closely related fields – e.g., engineering leadership, developer experience, socio-technical systems, or software metrics.
- Proven track record of publishing high-impact work: industry reports, academic papers, widely read essays, or frameworks that have influenced how organizations operate.
- Comfortable operating at the level of CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and Heads of Platform/DevEx – you can earn their trust and withstand their scrutiny.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; you know how to separate signal from noise and avoid misleading conclusions.
- Exceptional writer and communicator: you can explain complex ideas in a way that is clear, concise, and actionable for busy leaders.
- Opinionated but open-minded: you’re willing to take a stand, but you update your views when the evidence changes.
- Low ego, high ownership: you care more about the quality and impact of the work than about credit.
- Experience working inside large engineering organizations or platforms teams.
- Prior roles as a Field CTO, Deputy CTO, Principal Engineer, or similar.
- Experience collaborating with product and go-to-market teams to turn research into product and narrative.
- A network of senior engineering leaders, researchers, and practitioners you can tap for feedback and collaboration.
Benefits
- 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.
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