Atlassian (TEAM) will cut 10% of its workforce to reallocate capital toward AI and enterprise sales, incurring $225M–$236M in related costs. TEAM expects most restructuring expenses in Q3 FY26, with significant completion by Q4, aiming to reshape its skill mix for future growth.
The software company's CEO said "our approach is not 'AI replaces people'."
Atlassian Corp.—controlled by Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes—is cutting 1,600 jobs, or about 10% of its workforce, as the software company steps up investments in AI amid an industry slowdown.
Atlassian announced plans to cut 1,600 jobs to focus on AI and enterprise growth initiatives. CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes cited AI's impact on workforce needs as a reason for the layoffs.
CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes said the company is working to reshape its workforce's mix of skills as it adapts to the rise of AI.
Atlassian said it's cutting 10% of its workforce, or about 1,600 jobs, as it restructures to fund investments in artificial intelligence and enterprise sales. The company said in a blog post that employees would be receiving an email letting them know of their status.
Software provider Atlassian said on Wednesday it would lay off around 10% of its workforce, or roughly 1,600 positions, as part of a restructuring plan to push into artificial intelligence and enterprise sales.
Atlassian Corporation (TEAM) Presents at 2026 Cantor Global Technology & Industrial Growth Conference Transcript
Atlassian NASDAQ: TEAM has endured one of the most painful declines across the tech space over the past year. Having traded for more than $300 just over a year ago, shares are currently trading around $80, as a 75% slide has sent them back to 2018 levels.
Atlassian Corporation (TEAM) Presents at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference 2026 Transcript
Widely known for its project management software, Atlassian ( NASDAQ:TEAM ) shares have collapsed 57.6% year-to-date and 75.9% over the past year, landing near 2018 price levels despite a business that looks nothing like it did eight years ago.
Atlassian faces severe YTD underperformance, down 53%, despite accelerating Q2 FY26 revenue growth, backlog, and improved net retention rates. TEAM's AI-driven Collections and “System of Work” strategies have not yet offset rising commoditization risks in the Agentic AI era as the software tech stack gets rewritten. Consensus estimates point to declining forward revenue and earnings growth, with markets awaiting evidence of stable retention and backlog before a potential re-rating can occur.