Atlassian has reportedly implemented an unofficial hiring freeze for engineering and technical roles. This pause became apparent in early February. Sources indicate the company stalled final-stage interviews. Some verbal offers were reportedly not formalized. The company’s career page reflects a significant reduction in engineering vacancies.
The freeze follows a sharp decline in market valuation from Atlassian's 2021 peak. Investors express concern that AI tools may produce cheaper competing products. These tools could also reduce the total number of human software developers, who represent the company's core user base. The hiring pause is viewed as a strategic response to the rapidly evolving AI-driven software market.