Search Runtime Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead our Search Runtime team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and growing a high-performing engineering team based in ANZ, building the core runtime for ML-powered search at Atlassian scale.
Key responsibilities include:
* Architecting and optimizing distributed systems for very low latency, high reliability, and cost efficiency.
* Accelerating developer and experiment loops for ML-driven search-enabling rapid iteration, A/B testing, and fast deployment of new ranking models and features.
* Collaborating closely with ML engineers, product, and AI teams to turn research into production quickly.
* Driving technical strategy and execution for search infrastructure, ensuring Rovo delivers instant, relevant answers across all enterprise knowledge.
* Fostering a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.
Qualifications for this role include:
* Proven experience leading engineering teams (4+ years) running business-critical, distributed systems in search, information retrieval, or ML-powered platforms domains.
* Deep technical expertise in building and operating large-scale, low-latency systems.
* Track record of enabling fast, iterative delivery and experimentation for ML or search features.
* Passion for mentoring, developing talent, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.
Benefits of this role include:
* Shaping the future of AI-powered search and knowledge discovery at Atlassian.
* Working with world-class engineers on cutting-edge distributed systems and ML challenges.
* Making a direct impact on how teams everywhere find and use knowledge.
* Being at the heart of Atlassian's AI transformation, powering Rovo and the next wave of intelligent teamwork.