Principal Technical Recruiter

Atlassian • Austin, TX

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Technical Recruiting Expertise – Proven experience with full-cycle technical recruiting, with a focus on high volume and bottom-of-funnel execution.
• Data-Driven Mindset – Comfort using data to guide hiring decisions, identify funnel inefficiencies, and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Strong Negotiator & Closer – Skilled in guiding offer conversations and closing candidates effectively.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management – Confident working with hiring managers and cross-functional partners to deliver aligned outcomes.
• Team-Oriented & Detail-Driven – Works collaboratively, communicates clearly, and stays organized in fast-moving environments.
• 8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with deep technical recruiting knowledge and experience
• A background in the software industry and a strong understanding of the competitive landscape today for software recruiting
• Experience crafting and executing talent acquisition-related strategies such as process improvement, strategic recruiting, and driving balanced pipelines
• Exposure and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices designed to improve representation of URGs within Atlassian and a focus on DEI initiatives that aid in building balanced teams
• You have a consultative approach with hiring manager communities, with an appetite for influencing win/win outcomes through data, market insights, and creative ideas
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Alignment with our values, which are table stakes for how we collaborate, grow, and win as a team

Responsibilities

• Own Bottom-of-Funnel Strategy – Manage final stage hiring activities including interview coordination, offer reviews, and candidate decision-making.
• Use Data to Drive Hiring Decisions – Monitor and interpret funnel metrics (pass through rates, time-to-fill, offer acceptance) to drive hiring strategy.
• Enhance Candidate Experience – Deliver a thoughtful, high-touch experience that supports candidates through every stage of the process.
• Streamline Hiring Operations – Maintain process consistency, compliance, and high data integrity while identifying opportunities to improve speed and efficiency.
• Support Employer Branding Efforts – Contribute to a candidate experience that strengthens our brand and helps position us as an employer of choice.
• Partner with Hiring Managers – Act as a trusted advisor by bringing market insights and process expertise to help hiring teams make informed decisions.
• Champion Diversity & Inclusion – Participate in and support inclusive hiring practices to ensure we’re building representative and high-impact teams.

Benefits

• This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees