Staff/Lead Software Developer (AI Agents & Integrations)

Requirements

• Significant software engineering experience as a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or similar senior technical role
• Strong experience with Kotlin, Java, or other JVM technologies, or the ability to quickly become productive in a JVM-based codebase
• Experience building AI-powered products, developer tools, coding assistants, agents, or LLM-based workflows
• Strong understanding of how modern coding agents operate, including tool calling, context management, MCP, and evaluation techniques
• A track record of driving technical direction in ambiguous and rapidly evolving areas
• Strong product instincts and an ability to balance innovation with practical delivery
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without formal authority

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ development workflows, compilers, debuggers, language tooling, or developer productivity products
• Experience with IDE internals, language servers, code analysis, refactoring systems, or static analysis
• Experience leading small teams or acting as a technical lead
• Experience working on AI-native developer products

What You'll Be Doing

• Shape and deliver AI-powered features for CLion and C++ development workflows
• Design the architecture for AI integrations, agent tools, and C++-specific AI capabilities
• Build practical benchmarks and evaluation frameworks for AI-assisted C++ development scenarios
• Prototype and validate new AI workflows, including debugging, code understanding, refactoring, and project navigation
• Collaborate with various teams to shape and deliver the roadmap
• Evaluate and prioritize AI initiatives aligning with the broader JetBrains AI strategy
• Contribute hands-on to technical design, software architecture, and implementation in a large, mature codebase
• Help define a technical roadmap for AI agent and tool integrations in C++ development workflows
• Build trust and alignment across various organizations in the C++ Ecosystem

Perks and Benefits

• Strong base salary reflecting your skills and experience
• Flexible work location - work from home or the office
• Remote work option with up to 30 days per year working from abroad
• Extra time off for relaxation and personal activities
• Medical insurance allowance for you and your family
• Learning and development opportunities including conferences, courses, and language classes
• Language classes for local or language skills improvement
• Daily hot meal or lunch allowance on workdays
• Mental health support with easy access to professional services
• Sports benefit with an on-site gym or sports club stipend
• Internal events like celebrations and team gatherings