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Atlassian Lays Off 1,600 Workers Amid AI Restructuring

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Key Takeaway
Atlassian has announced the layoff of 1,600 employees, approximately 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan to invest more in artificial intelligence. The CEO acknowledged that while AI is not intended to replace employees, it has changed the skills and roles needed within the company.
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Atlassian CEO and co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes announced the layoffs to employees on Wednesday. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Atlassian CEO and co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes announced the layoffs to employees on Wednesday.
Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Atlassian ‘Devastating blow’: Atlassian lays off 1,600 workers ahead of AI push Layoffs to affect 10% of workforce amid Australian company’s restructuring plan to push into artificial intelligence and enterprise sales Luca Ittimani Thu 12 Mar 2026 02.22 GMT First published on Wed 11 Mar 2026 21.55 GMT Share
Prefer the Guardian on Google Software giant Atlassian has announced it is laying off about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 1,600 positions, and replacing its chief technology officer as it restructures to invest further in artificial intelligence.
More than 900 affected positions were involved in software research and development, a spokesperson said. Most of Atlassian’s employees work in software engineering and design, accounting for over 50% of its 13,813 full-time workforce in June 2025.
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