Head of Design, Software Collection

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About Atlassian Software Collection

Atlassians Software Collection is a suite of AI-augmented tools and services designed to elevate engineering teams productivity developer experience and software delivery standards. It brings together flagship products and new AI-powered solutions to provide end-to-end visibility automation and governance across the software development lifecycle.

About the Role

The Head of Design will lead the Software Collection Design Teamand work closely with product and engineering leadership. This executive role is responsible for setting the vision strategy and execution for design across a portfolio of AI-powered developer tools.

Why Now
The team seeks a more technically minded leader who can partner with engineering leadership and drive innovation in a highly technical rapidly evolving space.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership in AI-powered developer tooling and design systems

• Set and execute design strategy for a portfolio of products with significant revenue potential

• Collaborate closely with engineering and product leadership to deliver best-in-class developer experiences

• Drive innovation experimentation and rapid iteration (MVP agile process)

• Maintain a high bar for design craft while influencing technical teams

• Lead and inspire a team of designers fostering a positive low-attrition culture

• Develop smart integration methods and operate effectively in ambiguity

• Represent design needs alongside engineers and product managers

• Lead teams through transformation and transition ensuring cultural alignment

Must-Haves

• Deep experience in developer productivity/services/experiences (e.g. from companies like GitHub Cursor Vercel Replit MSFT)

• Technically deep enough to spar with Head of Engineering leaders

• Proven track record of high craft standards (Artist/Business archetype)

• Strong experimentation capability: ability to fail fast iterate and deliver MVPs

• Effective cross-functional collaboration and leadership

Nice to Haves

• Demonstrated culture fit and ability to lead teams with low attrition rates

• AI- Integration - Experience with AI-powered products and services

Additional Qualities

• Comfortable with ambiguity and independent action

• Experience leading teams through organizational transformation or transition

• High leadership IQ and strong referral culture

• Ability to define vision and set timelines for new greenfield products

Compensation

At Atlassian we strive to design equitable explainable and competitive compensation programs. To support this goal the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline. Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidates skills expertise or experience.

In the United States we have three geographic pay zones. For this role our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are:

Zone A: USD 267300 - USD 348975

Zone B: USD 241200 - USD 314900

Zone C: USD 222300 - USD 290225

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

Please visit for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

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 Atlassian

At Atlassian were 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 everyones 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.

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