Atlassian Cutting 10% of Staff in 2026, North American Workforce Affected
What’s Happening at Atlassian?
Atlassian is reportedly cutting approximately 10% of its workforce, or around 1,600 jobs, as the software giant continues to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations.
For North America, a spokesperson confirmed that 640 positions are being eliminated. The specific number of Canadian roles affected remains unclear.
According to LinkedIn, Atlassian currently employs more than 280 people in Canada.
Source
The latest workforce reduction at Atlassian was covered by multiple news outlets, including The Guardian.
More Atlassian Layoff Coverage
For a full overview of Atlassian layoffs and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Atlassian Layoffs & Severance Guide.
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