Life at Atlassian

Atlassian
22 Jan 201904:48

Summary

TLDRThis video features employees from Atlassian sharing their experiences working at the company. Jackie Law, a junior developer, highlights her journey from hospitality and marketing to tech, while other employees emphasize the collaborative and inclusive culture. Atlassian's mission is to 'unleash the potential in every team,' and the company values openness, diversity of thought, and flexibility. Events like hackathons foster innovation, and employees enjoy a positive work-life balance, bringing their whole selves to work. Atlassian’s various products, from Jira to Bitbucket, support its mission to help people work better together.

Takeaways

  • 💡 Atlassian encourages a culture of openness and values everyone’s input, regardless of their tenure.
  • 👩‍💻 Jackie Law, a junior developer at Atlassian, transitioned from hospitality and marketing into tech, showcasing the diverse backgrounds of employees.
  • 📊 Atlassian’s mission is to unleash the potential of every team, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
  • 🚀 The company hosts unique events like 'ShipIt,' a 24-hour hackathon that allows employees to work on any idea they’re passionate about.
  • 🤝 The culture at Atlassian is highly supportive, with colleagues willing to help each other, which fosters a strong sense of community.
  • 🌍 Diversity of thought is valued, as it leads to better outcomes and innovation. The company emphasizes bringing together different perspectives.
  • 📅 Flexibility is a key part of Atlassian’s work culture, allowing employees to manage their schedules around personal needs.
  • 🐶 Atlassian promotes individuality, and even allows employees to bring their pets to work, contributing to a fun and inclusive environment.
  • 🎉 The company connects globally through events like weekly 'Town Halls,' making it feel like a cohesive team despite geographical distances.
  • 🎯 Atlassian’s products, such as Jira, Confluence, Trello, and Bitbucket, are tools that support their mission of enhancing teamwork and productivity.

Q & A

  • What was the speaker's initial perception of people's willingness to learn from them before joining Atlassian?

    -The speaker initially thought that people didn't have very much to learn from them before joining Atlassian.

  • How did Atlassian encourage the speaker to share their opinions?

    -At Atlassian, the speaker was encouraged to share their opinions, which led to them starting with a diverse background in hospitality and marketing before transitioning into tech.

  • What was Jackie Law's role at Atlassian?

    -Jackie Law was a junior developer at Atlassian.

  • What position does Justine Davis hold at Atlassian?

    -Justine Davis is the head of product marketing at Atlassian.

  • How long has Jonathan Cronin been with Atlassian?

    -Jonathan Cronin has been with Atlassian for a bit over seven years.

  • What does the culture at Atlassian emphasize?

    -The culture at Atlassian emphasizes openness and values the input of all employees, regardless of their tenure.

  • What is the Atlassian mission as described in the script?

    -The Atlassian mission is to unleash the potential in every team.

  • What did the speaker appreciate about their summer internship at Atlassian?

    -The speaker loved the place during their summer internship at Atlassian and was sad to see it end.

  • How has the speaker grown professionally at Atlassian?

    -The speaker has seen significant professional growth at Atlassian, especially as a junior developer, and is excited about future opportunities.

  • What does the speaker value about working at Atlassian?

    -The speaker values the diversity of thought and the collaborative approach to solving problems at Atlassian.

  • What is unique about Atlassian's 24-hour hackathon?

    -Atlassian's 24-hour hackathon is unique because it allows employees to take any idea they've wanted to work on and make that change within the company.

  • What is Atlassian known for besides JIRA?

    -Besides JIRA, Atlassian is known for Confluence, Trello, Bitbucket, Fisheye, Crucible, Statuspage, and Bamboo, among others.

  • How does Atlassian demonstrate respect for individuality?

    -Atlassian demonstrates respect for individuality by allowing employees to bring their whole selves to work, including flexibility in work hours and even bringing pets to the office.

  • What does the speaker enjoy doing in their own time?

    -In their own time, the speaker enjoys baking and sharing their baked goods with their team.

  • What does the speaker find unique about Atlassian?

    -The speaker finds it unique that Atlassian values its employees as individuals and provides a culture that is welcoming to people from various backgrounds, including big companies and students.

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