Atlassian layoff March 2026: 1,600 employees lose jobs due AI push, CEO says ‘right decision’ for company
Australian software firm Atlassian has revealed plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 10%, impacting approximately 1,600 employees. The layoff comes amid the company’s aggressive push towards AI and enterprise sales, helping it stay ahead in the AI era. The restructuring, which was announced via a regulatory filing and an internal memo from co-founder and CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes, aims to “self-fund” increased investments in AI features, infrastructure, and sales capabilities while strengthening the company’s financial profile and profitability.
