Software Engineer Intern, 2026 Summer U.S.
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.
Your Future Org
Atlassian’s Intern program combines hands-on technical training, professional growth opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and strong social connections. This holistic approach empowers students to hit the ground running and sets them up for a successful and impactful career at Atlassian!
This role is located in Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA. You must be willing and able to work out of one of these locations to qualify.
This position is not eligible for F1 and J1 students. It is not available for any work sponsorship.
Requirements
Programming Foundation: Proficiency in Java, Python, C, C++, or other object-oriented programming languages through coursework or personal projects
Technical Fundamentals: Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and their practical applications in problem-solving
Preferred Qualifications
Software Engineering Experience: Demonstrated skills through previous internships, work experience, personal projects, open-source contributions, or technical publications
AI/ML Interest: Exposure to artificial intelligence concepts, machine learning frameworks, or emerging AI technologies (MCP, agentic AI) through coursework, projects, or self-learning
System Design Awareness: Basic understanding of common design patterns and their applications in software architecture
Benefits
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: - $59/hr - $75/hr
Zone B: - $53/hr - $68/hr
Zone C: - $49/hr - $62/hr
The application process will continue on the employer's website.