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Principle Software Engineer - Search and Data

Build scalable search and data solutions for Atlassian products

As a Principle Software Engineer in Search and Data at Atlassian, you will design and implement high-performance search and data systems that power Atlassian's suite of collaboration tools. Your work will focus on creating scalable, reliable solutions that handle large-scale data processing and retrieval across products like Jira, Confluence, and Trello. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure search relevance, performance, an...

Why This Role?

Opportunity to impact search and data systems used by millions of teams worldwide

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable search architectures for Atlassian products
  • Optimize data pipelines and retrieval systems for high performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define search relevance and ranking strategies
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across distributed systems
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to technical best practices in search and data engineering

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, Lucene, or similar)
  • Strong background in distributed systems and large-scale data processing
  • Proficiency in Java, Scala, or similar JVM-based languages
  • Experience building and optimizing search relevance and ranking algorithms
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architecture decisions

Required Skills

software developmentsearch algorithmsdata optimizationteam collaborationproduct developmentSearch EngineeringDistributed SystemsData ProcessingJava/ScalaSystem DesignTechnical Leadership

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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Keywords

Principle Software EngineerSearch and DataAtlassianRemoteFull-timeScalable Search
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Original description from The Muse

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. [[INSERT JOB DESCRIPTION HERE]] At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range. This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity. Benefits & Perks 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. To learn more, visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefits . About Atlassian At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together. We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh . In line with local law, identity verification (which may include use of biometric data) is a condition of employment with Atlassian for employment fraud purposes.

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Company
Atlassian
Source
The Muse
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Open worldwide
Category
Seniority
senior
PostedFresh
Jul 10, 2026

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