Atlassian reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(3,614 total reviews)
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Mike Cannon-Brookes

41% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Atlassian has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 3,614 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Atlassian employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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2.0
Nov 12, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The company itself has some strong points, hence the 2 stars and not a 1 star rating. They have the kind of fun atmosphere you would expect from SF tech companies, beer in the kitchen and ping pong competitions at lunch, free lunches and paid volunteer opportunities.

Cons

But on the flip side, they lack a level of professionalism that one might hope for at any job. I don't mean the stuffy suit and tie feeling of large corporations or financial institutions, rather a sense of leadership and respect that helps careers to grow and smart talented people to stick around. I left because the particular team I was on had fired their manager and spent months in meetings that devolved into screaming and swearing on a regular basis to try and tackle the issue of how to handle the workload. There was no consensus on the correct approach and no strong leaders to step in and implement any judgement or experiential foresight. But in the time since I have left, I've known many others to also take the leap to new and exciting opportunities and each time, I have heard them talk of the bitterness of their departure in the same ways in which I felt when I left. Atlassian is just not the top company it portrays itself to be. Two thumbs down.

5.0
Nov 6, 2014

Great place to learn and develop your career

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Atlassian is a special, one of a kind company. The overall company culture is phenomenal. It's a great place to start your career and develop your skills.

Cons

Historically the company has done a poor job promoting from within. As the company has grown, there's more bureaucracy and some people that aren't fun to work with.

2.0
Oct 30, 2014

Great at first, but turned into drama and mismanagement

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company is very open and progressive. Employees are treated well and given a lot of independence. Free beer, sandwiches, and other perks abound.

Cons

Despite its shiny office and startup attitude, this is a big corporation full of politics and drama. Employees are expected to attend many corporate events, with no invitation extended to the family or spouse. Employees are encouraged to drink at work regularly. There is no clear career progression. Talking to your managers or coworkers about advancement is often confusing and because of the lack of opportunities, competitive.

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