In this role, you will:
- Own the product vision for the Kotlin plugin: fast, correct, and trustworthy IDE support that evolves with the language.
- Use IntelliJ IDEA with the Kotlin plugin daily — dogfooding features, catching regressions, and validating the developer experience first-hand.
- Maintain and develop reference Kotlin projects that serve as showcases for new features, material for conference demos, and a living test bed for DX quality.
- Build prototypes and proofs-of-concept using AI coding agents to explore and validate new capabilities.
- Own and continuously adapt the plugin roadmap across short-term release goals, mid-term initiatives, and longer-term Kotlin ecosystem related projects.
- Align plugin planning with Kotlin compiler releases, IntelliJ IDEA release trains, and Android Studio constraints.
- Make explicit trade-offs and say "no" when cost, risk, or maintenance burden outweighs user value.
- Define problem statements, success criteria, and scope for features — then collaborate with engineers to validate and refine.
- Represent core Kotlin personas — JVM backend developers, library authors, Android and Multiplatform teams — and prioritize recurring pain points: false positives, slow analysis, unreliable refactorings, onboarding pain points, AI agents integrations.
- Run a consistent pipeline of monthly user interviews to ground decisions in real workflows.
- Coordinate with Kotlin language team, Developer Advocates, framework partners, Marketing, and other JetBrains teams.
- Create external visibility through what's-new posts, Kotlin User Groups meetup talks, and feature previews at events like KotlinConf, Spring I/O, Devoxx and others.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has professional software development experience in Java or Kotlin (this is a must).
- Has 5+ years of experience in technical product management or a comparable role in a complex technical domain.
- Is a hands-on product person who lives in the product, not someone who operates through reports and meetings alone.
- Has experience with AI coding tools and agents, and curiosity about how they reshape developer workflows.
- Can define clear roadmaps with problem statements, success criteria, and explicit trade-offs.
- Has strong communication skills in English — written and spoken — for both technical peers and executive audiences.
- Is ready to represent the product externally at conferences, in blog posts, and in community interactions.
- Takes developer experience personally — not as an abstract metric, but as something they feel in their own daily workflow.
We'd be especially thrilled if you:
- Have experience developing IntelliJ plugins or working with the IntelliJ Platform SDK.
- Have built or contributed to evaluation pipelines, benchmarks, or quality measurement systems.
- Have given technical talks or published content aimed at developer audiences.
Why join JetBrains?
- 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.
- Relocation support. We help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
- Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills.
- Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays.
- Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services.
- Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend.
- Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.
*Some benefits may vary depending on location.