cto for AI-powered developer tools

JetBrains develops developer tools and is exploring AI-native development experiences for C++ developers, including AI-powered workflows, coding-agent integrations, and AI-assisted software development in CLion.

• 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 benchmarks and evaluation frameworks for AI-assisted C++ development scenarios;
• Prototype and validate AI workflows for debugging, code understanding, refactoring, and project navigation;
• Collaborate with product managers, ML engineers, QA engineers, stakeholders, and senior developers on the roadmap;
• Work with JetBrains AI, ML, and product teams to define the AI strategy for the C++ ecosystem;
• Evaluate and prioritize AI initiatives and propose ideas aligned with the broader JetBrains AI strategy;
• Contribute 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 the C++ Ecosystem, AI, Product, QA, and ML organizations.

• Significant software engineering experience as a Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or in a 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 coding agents, including tool calling, context management, MCP, and evaluation techniques;
• Track record of driving technical direction in ambiguous and rapidly evolving areas;
• Strong product instincts and the ability to balance innovation with practical delivery;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence without formal authority;
• Nice to have: C++ development workflows, compilers, debuggers, language tooling, developer productivity products, IDE internals, language servers, code analysis, refactoring systems, static analysis, leading small teams or acting as a technical lead, AI-native developer products.

• Strong base salary with competitive pay reflecting skills and experience;
• Flexible work location with the option to work from home or from the office;
• Up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad;
• Extra time off;
• Medical insurance allowance for the employee and family;
• Conferences, courses, and language classes;
• Relocation support;
• Local language and English classes;
• Hot meal or lunch allowance on workdays;
• Mental health support;
• On-site gym or sports club stipend;
• Internal company-wide events and team gatherings;
• Benefits may vary depending on location.