Principal Design Technologist Job at Atlassian in San Francisco

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. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company. About the Role As a Principal Product Designer (Design Technologist), you are a cross-functional leader and subject matter expert. You’ll drive the vision and execution of design technology initiatives that impact multiple products and domains. You’ll set new standards for prototyping, AI integration, and design-to-code workflows, mentoring others and shaping the future of design technology at Atlassian. You’ll join the Atlassian Design System (ADS), reporting to the Senior Design Manager for Design Technology within ADS, a multidisciplinary group building the foundational tools, components, and guidelines that power the user experience across all Atlassian apps. The ADS team partners closely with product, engineering, and accessibility experts to create scalable, inclusive, and coherent design solutions at enterprise scale. You’ll shape the future of Atlassian’s prototyping culture and that of the industry, champion best practices, and accelerate innovation through AI tooling and AI-toolchain workflow improvements for all of Atlassian Design. Key Responsibilities Establish and develop Atlassian’s Design Technology practice , setting vision, standards, and best practices for prototyping and tooling. AI literacy applied to prototyping and AI vibe coding tools Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Design Technologists, fostering technical excellence and innovation as the most senior craft IC leader. Drive adoption of advanced prototyping methods , including AI-led and motion-based interactions, across products and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align design technology strategy with business and product goals. Develop scalable, efficient design technology solutions and architectural strategies. Champion inclusive design and accessibility, ensuring solutions leverage and extend the Atlassian Design System. Mentor and upskill designers and technologists , elevating technical craft across the organization. Pioneer and integrate emerging technologies in AI into design workflows across the entire design org. Influence strategic decision-making and foster collaboration across design, engineering, and product teams. Qualifications 10+ years of experience designing software products, with emphasis on the design technology craft domain in your senior years. Deep expertise in design technology, prototyping, and advanced front-end development. You’re always exploring and using the newest tools for prototyping and working with AI to evaluate the best interaction design patterns and workflows. Advanced proficiency in building and debugging interactive prototypes that connect to real data and leverage open APIs. Track record of shaping and scaling design tooling solutions and best practices across organizations. Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment and influence senior stakeholders with strong communication, coaching, and organizational change leadership skills. What Sets This Role Apart at Atlassian Practice-building: You will not only lead the craft but also define and mature the Design Technologist specialization at Atlassian, shaping how this craft evolves in the age of AI and rapid prototyping. Technical depth: You have a comprehensive knowledge of prototyping methods across mobile and web apps to develop interactive prototypes that clearly communicate technical design concepts. Impact at scale: Your work will directly influence the quality, efficiency, and innovation of Atlassian’s product experiences, enabling teams to move faster and deliver better outcomes for customers. 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 candidate's 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: $216,900 - $283,175 Zone B: $195,300 - $254,975 Zone C: $180,900 - $236,175 This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity. Please visit go.atlassian.com/payzones 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. 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. Don’t see an exact role match? No problem! Join our Talent Community and stay up-to-date on company and careers updates relevant to your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: As a Principal Product Designer (Design Technologist), you are a cross-functional leader and subject matter expert . You'll drive the vision and execution of design technology initiatives that impact multiple products and domains . You’ll shape the future of Atlassian’s prototyping culture and that of the industry . En Español: Los atlasianos pueden elegir dónde trabajan ya sea en una oficina, desde casa o una combinación de los dos. De esta manera, los atlassians tienen más control sobre el apoyo a su familia, objetivos personales y otras prioridades. Podemos contratar personas en cualquier país donde tengamos una entidad legal. Las entrevistas e onboarding se llevan a cabo virtualmente, parte del ser una empresa distribuida por primera vez. Responsabilidades clave Establecer y desarrollar la práctica de tecnología de diseño de Atlassian, establecer visión, estándares y mejores prácticas para el prototipado y la elaboración de herramientas. La alfabetización en inteligencia artificial aplicada a las herramienta de prototipación y codificación de vibraciones de AI Lidera, entrenar y desarrolla un equipo de Tecnologos de Diseño de alto rendimiento, fomentando la excelencia técnica e innovación como líder principal del sistema IC artesanal. Impulsar la adopción de métodos avanzados de prototipamiento, incluidas las interacciones basadas en movimiento y dirigidas por IA, a través de productos y plataformas. Colaborar con líderes transversales para alinear la estrategia tecnológica del diseño con los objetivos empresariales y de producto. Desarrollar soluciones eficientes y arquitectónicas de diseños escalables. Campeón de diseñar y accesibilidad inclusiva, asegurando el aprovechamiento y ampliación de los productos del Sistema Atlas Design. Mentor y diseñadores y tecnólogos habilitados , crean equipos expertos técnicos especializados en diseño y desarrollo de prototypes a lo largo de toda la organización. Pioneer en tecnologías emergentes de ingeniería automotrizante e integrar su experiencia en el área de diseñación de software, diseño profundo durante 10 años enteros, así como en el desarrollo de proyectos de diseñanzas y diseño avanzados en el campo de la creación de ideas, diseños y procesos de diseñanza de trabajo en línea, integración de conocimientos más allá de las áreas de la tecnología de la que se encuentran dentro del ámbito de la empresa, diseña y la gestión de la planificación de la ingeniería de sistemas de disección de datos y la ingeniería. Usted está explorando y utilizando siempre las herramientas más recientes para la creación de prototipos y trabajando con IA para evaluar los mejores patrones y flujos de trabajo de interacción en Atlassian Practice-building. Competencia avanzada en construir y deshabilitar prototipos interactivos que se conectan a datos reales y aprovechan APIs abiertas. Realizar un registro de soluciones de diseño de configuración y escalado y buenas prácticas entre organizaciones. Capacidad demostrada para impulsar una alineación transversal e influir en las partes interesadas mayores con fuertes habilidades de comunicación, entrenamiento y liderazgo del cambio organizacional. La remuneración básica dentro del rango se determina en última instancia por las habilidades, la experiencia o la experiencia de un candidato. En los Estados Unidos, tenemos tres zonas salariales geográficas. Para este papel, nuestros rangos de salario básicos actuales para nuevos empleados en cada zona son: Zona A: $216,900 - $283,175 Zona B: $195,300 - $254,975 Zona C: $180,900 - €236,175. Este rol también puede ser elegible para beneficios, bonos, comisiones y equidad. Por favor visite go.atlassian.com/payzones para obtener más información sobre qué ubicaciones están incluidas en cada una de nuestras zonas geográicas. Sin embargo, confirme el rango de pago base para su localización específica con su reclutador. Atlassian ofrece una amplia gama de beneficios y ofertas diseñadas para apoyarle a usted, a su familia y ayudarlo a involucrarse con su comunidad. Para asegurarnos de que nuestros productos y cultura continúen incorporando las perspectivas y experiencias de todos, nunca discriminamos en base a la raza, religión, origen nacional, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, edad o estado matrimonial, veterano o discapacitado. Toda su información se mantendrá confidencial según las directrices de EEO. Para proporcionarle la mejor experiencia, podemos apoyar con alojamientos o ajustes en cualquier etapa del proceso de contratación. Simplemente informe a nuestro equipo de reclutamiento durante su conversación con ellos. ¿No ve una coincidencia exacta?