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Staff/Lead Software Developer (AI Agents & Integrations)

JetBrains
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands; Belgrade, Serbia; Berlin, Germany; Limassol, Cyprus; London, United Kingdom; Madrid, Spain; Munich, Germany; Paphos, Cyprus; Prague, Czech Republic; Remote, Germany; Warsaw, Poland; Yerevan, Armenia
Posted
12 days ago
Department
C/C++ Ecosystem
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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.
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 the job really is

In this role at JetBrains, you will be a senior technical leader focused on developing AI-powered features for CLion and C++ development workflows. Your day-to-day tasks will involve prototyping and implementing AI workflows, designing architecture for AI integrations, and collaborating with various teams to shape the AI strategy for the C++ ecosystem. You will also evaluate and benchmark AI-assisted development scenarios, ensuring that the tools meet the needs of modern developers.

Benefits
  • Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
  • Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.
  • Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad.
  • Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.
  • Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family.
  • Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.
Things to weigh
  • Role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership over people management, which may not suit all candidates.
  • Focus on AI integrations and workflows may require a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with AI technologies.
  • The position involves working in a rapidly evolving area, which may lead to ambiguity in project direction.
  • No specific salary range provided, which may affect compensation expectations.
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