Software Engineer (Qodana Core)

Requirements

• A deep curiosity about code structure, compilers, and how static analysis works.
• A proactive mindset, not waiting for permission to fix a broken process or improve a system.
• Strong collaboration skills and a readiness to support your technical ideas with clear, logical reasoning.
• Comfort working in a distributed team across different countries and time zones.
• A focus on quality over quick fixes, valuing long-term maintainability in your work.
• Experience with developer tooling, static analysis, application security, or LLM-based applications would be a plus.
• Familiarity with languages and ecosystems beyond the JVM – such as C++, Rust, JavaScript or TypeScript, Python, .NET, or Go – would also be valuable.
• Deep, practical knowledge of JVM development (such as Kotlin or Java).
• Experience designing and implementing complex algorithms or handling performance-critical backend architectures.
• Fluent communication skills in English to collaborate with team members globally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and implement new static analysis checks, rules, and inter-procedural analysis algorithms.
• Extend Qodana’s capabilities in critical areas like license compliance, security, and vulnerability detection.
• Optimize how code analysis runs, configure execution paths, and orchestrate performance based on project context.
• Build and refine CI/CD integrations to make Qodana easy to adopt across different development workflows.
• Collaborate with compiler and IDE teams across JetBrains to share insights and align analysis engines.
• Take ownership of features from early concept to release, gathering feedback and iterating to make them better.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with developer tooling, static analysis, application security, or LLM-based applications.
• Familiarity with languages and ecosystems beyond the JVM.

Perks and Benefits

• Strong base salary – We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Flexible work schedule – Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.
• Extra time off – More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.
• Learning and development opportunities – Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.
• Relocation support – Assistance to help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
• Free meals and snacks – Lunch and refreshments provided to keep you fueled.
• Health and wellness – On-site gyms or sports club stipends.
• Internal events – Company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.