Atlassian cuts 1,600 jobs in AI-first pivot
The Australian software company is cutting 10% of its workforce, including about 480 Australian roles, as AI coding tools threaten its products.
Atlassian announced 1,600 global job cuts in March 2026, equivalent to 10% of its workforce, as it pivots to become an “AI-first” company. The Australian-domiciled software group expects about 480 of the reductions—roughly 30% of its Australian workforce—to occur in Australia.
The Australian and the *Sydney Morning Herald* reported that AI coding tools threatening Atlassian’s products were part of the rationale for the restructure. The cuts are distinct from WiseTech Global’s previously reported 2,000-job reduction and CBA’s AI-linked workforce changes.
For employers, the lesson is to define the changed work before selecting roles for redundancy. A lawful AI-driven restructure should involve genuine consultation before decisions are finalised and document whether affected employees can be redeployed into remaining or newly created work.
- Atlassian announced 1,600 global job cuts in March 2026.
- The reductions represent 10% of the company’s workforce.
- About 480 roles, or roughly 30% of its Australian workforce, are expected to be cut in Australia.
- The company is pivoting to an AI-first model as AI coding tools threaten its products.
For employers: Define the work changed by AI before identifying roles, consult affected employees before deciding, and assess genuine redeployment options into remaining or newly created roles to support a lawful redundancy process.
Sources: Atlassian cuts 1,600 jobs in major pivot to AI · Australian software giant Atlassian to cut 1,600 workers, blaming AI
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