AI Technical Lead - C++ Ecosystem

About the Position

JetBrains is exploring AI-native development experiences for C++ developers, focusing on integrating AI-powered workflows and coding agents into developer tools like CLion.

Responsibilities

• 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 product managers, ML engineers, QA engineers, stakeholders, and senior developers to shape and deliver the roadmap.
• Work closely with JetBrains AI, ML, and product teams to help define the AI strategy for the C++ ecosystem.
• Evaluate and prioritize AI initiatives, bringing new ideas and proposals aligned with 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 the C++ Ecosystem, AI, Product, QA, and ML organizations.

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 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 modern coding agents, including tool calling, context management, MCP, and evaluation techniques.
• Proven track record of driving technical direction in ambiguous and rapidly evolving areas.
• Strong product instincts and ability to balance innovation with practical delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and 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.

We Offer

• Strong base salary reflecting skills and experience.
• Flexible work location with freedom to work from home or office.
• Remote work allowance up to 30 days per year from abroad.
• Extra time off for relaxation and recharge.
• Medical insurance allowance for employee and family.
• Learning and development opportunities including conferences, courses, and language classes.
• Relocation support to facilitate smooth moves.
• Language classes to learn local language or improve English.
• Lunch allowance or hot meal on workdays.
• Mental health support with access to professional services.
• Sports benefits including on-site gym or sports club stipend.
• Internal company-wide events and team gatherings.

About the Company

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace welcoming everyone regardless of background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.

Locations: Warszawa, PL; Londyn, PL; Berlin, PL