Lead Software Developer – AI Agents, Integrations

JetBrains

JetBrains AI engineering leader shaping CLion’s AI-powered C++ development tools. Designing agent integrations, benchmarks, and workflows for debugging, code understanding, and developer productivity.

Posted 9/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-powered product development, particularly within C++ workflows, and possesses strong software engineering skills in Kotlin, Java, or JVM technologies. Capable of driving technical direction and collaborating effectively across diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions.

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AI-Powered Product DevelopmentC++ Development WorkflowsKotlin or Java ProficiencyTechnical Direction in Ambiguous AreasExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

C++ DevelopmentAI Integration DesignSoftware ArchitectureBenchmarking and Evaluation FrameworksPrototyping AI WorkflowsDebugging TechniquesCode UnderstandingRefactoringDeveloper Workflow AutomationAI-Tool Evaluation

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityProduct InstinctsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

AI StrategyDeveloper ToolsCoding AssistantsModern Coding AgentsMCPEvaluation Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++JavaKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and deliver AI-powered features for CLion and C++ development workflows
Design architecture for AI integrations, agent tools, and C++-specific AI capabilities
Build benchmarks and evaluation frameworks for AI-assisted C++ development
Prototype and validate AI workflows involving 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 AI strategy for the C++ ecosystem
Evaluate and prioritize AI initiatives and propose ideas aligned with JetBrains AI strategy
Contribute hands-on to technical design, software architecture, and implementation in a large codebase
Define a technical roadmap for AI agent and tool integrations in C++ workflows
Build trust and alignment across C++ Ecosystem, AI, Product, QA, and ML organizations
Develop AI-native workflows for debugging, code understanding, developer workflow automation, and AI-tool evaluation

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong base salary; competitive pay reflecting skills and experience
Flexible work location: work from home or from the office
Up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad
Extra time off
Medical insurance allowance for you and your family
Conferences, courses, and language classes
Relocation support
Hot meal or lunch allowance on workdays
Professional mental health services
On-site gym or sports club stipend
Internal events, company-wide celebrations, and team gatherings