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Principal Data Scientist

Atlassian · Seattle, WA · posted 7 days ago

In short: Principal Data Scientist at Atlassian in Seattle, WA, posted 7 days ago.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

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The job

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EmployerAtlassian
LocationSeattle, Washington
FieldTechnology › Data, analytics and AI
LevelSenior Level
Source categoryData and Analytics
Posted2026-11-02 (7 days ago)
Work arrangementOn-site at the location listed
PayNot published in the source listing

Job description

Analytics & Data Science | Seattle, United States | Remote, Remote

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities. We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity.

In this role, you will:


At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable, explainable, and competitive compensation programs. We follow consistent hiring practices and account for each candidate's skills, knowledge, and experience when setting base pay within the range.

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Field: Technology Sub-niche: Data, analytics and AI All jobs at Atlassian Jobs in Washington Jobs in Seattle, WA Seattle city guide Washington state guide King County economy Pay for this occupation (BLS) All 119 open jobs for this occupation

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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Technology field (Data, analytics and AI) at Atlassian. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

The closest occupation in the official wage statistics is Data scientists (a match by name, so treat it as an estimate). Nationally its median pay is $120,230 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), employment is projected to change by +34.6% between 2025 and 2035, and the typical entry route is: Bachelor's degree.

In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area the median for this occupation is $164,740 a year with 8,370 jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This is a statistic for the occupation, not an offer from this employer.

Pay by state and metro area for this occupation →

Does the pay work here? (estimate)

Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; set your own state tax rate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.

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The city

The job is in Seattle, WA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Seattle compares. Among the 80 largest places in Washington, Seattle is #1 by population, #76 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #8 for college degrees (#1 = most), #8 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, King County, is #1 of 39 counties for average pay ($132,279).

The place in numbers

Seattle has 754,195 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 9.6% of the population of Washington. It covers 84 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 8,979 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6, 7% younger than the state median (35.6 against 38.3).

Housing

The median gross rent is $2,030 a month (rent plus utilities), 15% above the state median ($2,030 against $1,760). Over a year that is 19.7% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $938,600, which is 7.6 times the median household income ($123,860); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 43.7% of households own their home, 31% below the state average (43.7% against 63.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area has 2,086,210 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $72,610 a year, 42% above the national median ($72,610 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (212,900 jobs, median $59,660); business and financial operations (201,160 jobs, median $101,950); computer and mathematical (194,970 jobs, median $156,000). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (2.8 times) and architecture and engineering (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($168,110) and computer and mathematical ($156,000). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of King County was 4.8%. 74.0% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in King County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 36.6% drive alone, 11.9% use public transit, 8.1% walk, 34.8% work from home. 13.9% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 18% below the state average (13.9% against 16.9%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

68.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% above the state share (68.5% against 39.6%). 20.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 31% above the state share (20.1% against 15.4%). The poverty rate is 9.9%, about the same as the state rate (9.9% against 9.9%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 65°F (18.3°C), and the coolest is Dec at 39°F (3.8°C). About 1,230 mm (48 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Nov is the wettest month (188 mm) and Jul the driest (19 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Mercer Island (7 miles, rent 23% higher); Bainbridge Island (7 miles, rent 8% higher); Kirkland (9 miles, rent 18% higher); Bellevue (9 miles, rent 27% higher). Rent differences are against Seattle; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Seattle, WA that have a guide, with what living there costs. The last-but-one column divides a year of rent by the median pay of the closest occupation ($164,740 a year), an estimate, not this employer's pay.

Sort:
Place ⇅Distance from the job city ⇅Median rent ⇅Median home value ⇅Median household income ⇅Commute 45+ min ⇅Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅Open jobs there ⇅
Seattle, WA0 mi$2,030$938,600$123,86013.9%14.8%Jobs
Mercer Island, WA7 mi$2,502$2,000,001$219,0698.7%18.2%—
Bainbridge Island, WA7 mi$2,194$1,155,900$172,18837.2%16.0%—
Kirkland, WA9 mi$2,401$1,115,400$150,41410.8%17.5%—
Bellevue, WA9 mi$2,572$1,340,300$165,57611.1%18.7%Jobs
Shoreline, WA10 mi$1,985$811,100$112,75117.1%14.5%—
Burien, WA10 mi$1,782$638,800$91,31815.5%13.0%—
Kenmore, WA10 mi$1,949$920,800$139,76419.3%14.2%—
Tukwila, WA10 mi$1,898$489,000$78,38114.6%13.8%—
Redmond, WA12 mi$2,409$1,167,800$162,5609.8%17.5%Jobs
Renton, WA12 mi$1,998$672,600$100,43222.0%14.6%Jobs
Mountlake Terrace, WA12 mi$2,004$667,300$107,68717.8%14.6%—
SeaTac, WA12 mi$1,660$519,700$81,10414.7%12.1%—
Bothell, WA13 mi$2,346$925,100$140,42716.6%17.1%—
Edmonds, WA13 mi$1,903$890,100$122,44916.7%13.9%—
Bothell West, WA14 mi$2,511$824,900$153,44929.0%18.3%—
Lynnwood, WA15 mi$1,742$686,900$77,70419.6%12.7%Jobs
Sammamish, WA15 mi$2,857$1,407,300$239,69018.2%20.8%—
Issaquah, WA15 mi$2,590$963,000$154,66912.8%18.9%—
Fairwood, WA15 mi$2,233$733,200$122,13428.0%16.3%—

Career paths

Occupations close to Data scientists in the official classification, with pay, outlook and whether there are open jobs for them on this site right now.

Sort:
Occupation ⇅National median pay ⇅Growth 2025–35 ⇅Openings a year (US) ⇅Open jobs here ⇅
Operations research analysts$88,940+11.9%7,500none right now
Statisticians$105,650+11.0%1,900none right now
Actuaries$130,000+9.2%1,500none right now

Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Seattle, WA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

Sort:
From ⇅Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅Population of that city ⇅
Seattle, WA0 mi754,195
San Francisco, CA684 mi830,235
San Jose, CA714 mi990,138
Los Angeles, CA962 mi3,857,263
Denver, CO1,024 mi718,877
San Diego, CA1,059 mi1,389,526
Phoenix, AZ1,108 mi1,642,323
Oklahoma City, OK1,524 mi697,125
Fort Worth, TX1,658 mi963,194
Dallas, TX1,681 mi1,307,930
Chicago, IL1,732 mi2,711,226
Austin, TX1,769 mi979,539
San Antonio, TX1,784 mi1,479,835
Indianapolis, IN1,869 mi885,860
Houston, TX1,888 mi2,328,253
Columbus, OH2,009 mi914,802
Charlotte, NC2,283 mi903,844
Philadelphia, PA2,374 mi1,579,706
New York, NY2,407 mi8,483,844
Jacksonville, FL2,452 mi977,670

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

Sort:
City ⇅Straight-line distance ⇅Open jobs ⇅
Bellevue, WA9 mi75
Redmond, WA12 mi3
Lynnwood, WA15 mi3

The employer

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Seattle, WA.

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Seattle is $2,030 a month and median household income $123,860 (ACS 2020–2024).

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