Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, AI-Native Software Development

JetBrains

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer working with enterprises to implement AI-native development. Supporting complex deployments of JetBrains Central and mentoring teams in advanced workflows.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $204,000 - $306,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and manage deployments of JetBrains Central into enterprise development environments, CI/CD systems, and internal developer platforms.
Mentor and support other FDEs, sharing architectural expertise and scaling the team's deployment practices.
Drive organizations' transition from ad-hoc AI experimentation to governed, AI-native development workflows.
Help organizations establish their own AI governance, including security policies, access management, and data privacy controls.
Enable observability for AI-driven development, helping organizations understand their AI usage and code-generation patterns, as well as AI’s impact on productivity.
Design sustainable AI adoption strategies, including for usage controls and cost visibility across multiple model providers.
Integrate our cloud-based agent execution layer so AI agents run securely and at scale.
Partner closely with JetBrains product teams, shaping the platform based on real-world deployments and customer feedback.
Create delivery frameworks and train JetBrains partners to deliver the desired scope of service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years building or operating production software systems, with at least 3 years in a customer-facing technical role (Solutions Architect, Forward Deployed Engineer, Principal Consultant, or similar)
Proficiency in Java or Python, with the ability to read, debug, and extend customer code in production environments
Experience building or integrating developer platforms, infrastructure systems, or software solutions
Demonstrated experience navigating enterprise procurement, security review, and architecture review processes
Familiarity with modern development workflows (CI/CD, developer environments, internal developer platforms, etc.)
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in fast-evolving technical environments
Willingness to travel domestically to customer sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical / dental / vision insurance
FSA and 401k plans
generous PTO
parental leave
learning & development opportunities
annual bonus based on the company policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaPythonCI/CDAI governancecloud-based agent executionobservabilitysoftware solutionsdeveloper platformssecurity policiesdata privacy controls

Soft Skills

mentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationcustomer-facingadaptabilitystrategic thinkingtrainingarchitectural expertisescaling practices