Atlassian Layoffs Impact 63 Workers in Washington as CTO Steps Down Enterprise collaboration software company Atlassian is laying off 63 employees in Washington state, according to a WARN notice filed with state regulators. The company announced the cuts as part of a broader restructuring effort to shift toward an “AI-first company.” The layoffs affect approximately 10% of Atlassian’s workforce globally, with 1,600 employees impacted across the organization. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes stated the decision is driven by the need to adapt to changes in the tech industry, particularly the evolving role of artificial intelligence in shaping skill requirements and job functions. The layoffs in Washington primarily target remote workers based in the state, with about half of the affected employees holding roles in engineering or data science. Atlassian’s Bellevue, Washington, office, which opened in 2024, is among the locations impacted. The company also announced that its Chief Technology Officer, Rajeev Rajan, will step down after nearly four years with the firm. Rajan, who was based in the Seattle area, previously served as a senior leader at Meta and Microsoft, where he oversaw engineering operations in the Pacific Northwest. His departure is accompanied by the promotion of Taroon Mandhana and Vikram Rao to key leadership roles within the company’s technology divisions. The layoffs reflect a broader trend of workforce reductions in the tech sector, particularly in the Seattle area. Other companies such as Amazon, Expedia, T-Mobile, and Smartsheet have also announced staff cuts this year. These reductions are attributed to efforts to address corporate “bloat” caused by the pandemic, alongside economic uncertainty and the disruptive impact of AI tools.#atlassian #mike_cannonbrookes #rajeev_rajan #taroon_mandhana #vikram_rao
