Senior Engineering Manager, Platform
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Exceptional value due to the strategic leadership role, competitive salary, and potential to influence major engineering decisions.
- Highly competitive salary: $185,200–$274,400/year
- Opportunity to lead impactful engineering teams
- Significant role in strategic technology initiatives
- Requires robust experience in leadership and team management
Pros
- High salary range ($185,200 - $274,400) reflecting seniority
- Opportunities to lead and innovate in microservices environments
- Support for fostering team culture and operational excellence
Cons
- Significant responsibility coming with the role
- Requires deep experience managing engineering teams
- May involve a demanding work schedule
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • Remote
Good fit
- Experienced engineering managers
- Leaders in technology-driven organizations
- Individuals wanting to drive engineering excellence
Not recommended for
- New managers without team leadership experience
- Candidates preferring technical rather than managerial roles
- Those unwilling to work in a fast-paced environment
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Atlassian is searching for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead its Platform team. The role involves providing technical leadership and managing a team of backend software engineers to build customer-centric solutions. This position requires collaboration with design and product management counterparts and is fully remote for candidates in US time zones.
Inspire innovation and ensure operational excellence within the team.
Manage the delivery of critical projects in a microservices environment.
Serve as the engineering representative in quarterly planning processes.
Foster an open and trusting team culture.
Participate in hiring planning and budgeting exercises.
Collaborate in technical and architectural discussions, providing direction and driving decision-making.
5+ years of experience managing software engineers.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Experience partnering with internal customers.
Experience implementing DevOps best practices.
Familiarity with public-facing high-traffic e-commerce websites.
Enthusiasm for fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Atlassian is committed to unleashing the potential of every team through its software products that support collaboration and productivity. The company values diverse perspectives and strives for inclusivity, ensuring non-discrimination across various aspects. The company offers flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits to support their employees.
