Product Owner

JetBrains develops software tools, including the Kotlin plugin for IntelliJ IDEA, which helps hundreds of thousands of developers write, navigate, refactor, and understand Kotlin code.

• Own the product vision for the Kotlin plugin and its IDE support;
• Use IntelliJ IDEA with the Kotlin plugin daily to test features, catch regressions, and validate the developer experience;
• Maintain and develop reference Kotlin projects for showcases, conference demos, and developer experience testing;
• Build prototypes and proofs-of-concept using AI coding agents;
• Own and adapt the plugin roadmap across short-term releases, mid-term initiatives, and longer-term Kotlin ecosystem projects;
• Align plugin planning with Kotlin compiler releases, IntelliJ IDEA release trains, and Android Studio constraints;
• Make trade-offs based on user value, cost, risk, and maintenance burden;
• Define problem statements, success criteria, and feature scope;
• Collaborate with engineers to validate and refine features;
• Represent Kotlin developer personas and prioritize recurring pain points;
• Run monthly user interviews based on real workflows;
• Coordinate with the 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 KotlinConf, Spring I/O, Devoxx, and other events.

• Professional software development experience in Java or Kotlin;
• 5+ Years of experience in technical product management or a comparable role in a complex technical domain;
• Hands-on product management experience with direct involvement in the product;
• Experience with AI coding tools and agents;
• Ability to define roadmaps with problem statements, success criteria, and explicit trade-offs;
• Strong written and spoken English for technical peers and executive audiences;
• Readiness to represent the product at conferences, in blog posts, and in community interactions;
• Strong personal focus on developer experience in daily workflows;
• Nice to have: Experience developing IntelliJ plugins or working with the IntelliJ Platform SDK, experience building or contributing to evaluation pipelines, benchmarks, or quality measurement systems, technical talks or content aimed at developer audiences.

• Flexible work location with the option to work from home or from the office;
• Remote work from abroad for up to 30 days per year;
• Competitive base salary reflecting skills and experience;
• Extra time off;
• Medical insurance allowance for the employee and family;
• Access to conferences, courses, and language classes;
• Relocation support is available;
• Local language and English classes;
• Hot meals or a lunch allowance on workdays;
• Mental health support;
• On-site gym or sports club stipend;
• Internal company events;
• Some benefits may vary depending on location.