Atlassian to Eliminate 1,600 Positions as AI Integration Accelerates
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Atlassian Cuts 1,600 Jobs Amid AI Push & Tech Slowdown; CEO Acknowledges Impact
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Firstpost•12-03-2026, 10:03
Atlassian Cuts 1,600 Jobs Amid AI Push & Tech Slowdown; CEO Acknowledges Impact
•Enterprise software firm Atlassian is laying off approximately 1,600 employees, about 10% of its global workforce.
•The job cuts are part of a restructuring focused on artificial intelligence and a response to the broader tech sector slowdown post-pandemic.
•Co-founder and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes announced the decision in an internal memo, confirming the CTO's departure and acknowledging the difficult impact.
•Layoffs primarily affect engineering and product development teams, with over 900 roles in software R&D; North America, Australia, and India are significantly impacted.
•Affected employees will receive severance, extended healthcare, bonus payments, and a US$1,000 tech payment, with additional support for parental leave and visa holders.
