The IntelliJ Platform team at JetBrains is advancing remote development technology, enabling JetBrains IDEs to run server-side in cloud or virtual environments. This role focuses on building a new version of the IntelliJ Platform to support any external setup, from Docker containers to fully managed cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration across developer workflows.
What You'll Do
- Build tools to split IDE components into client-server modules.
- Provide technical solutions and architectural input for various IDE platform components, including indexing, editors, connection, SSH, Docker, the language support framework, and many others.
- Lead integration projects with internal teams to implement the new version of the platform.
What We're Looking For
- Have experience refactoring or evolving large, long-lived software systems (platforms, frameworks, SDKs, or developer tools)
- Are well familiar with the JVM ecosystem including building and maintaining complex, non-trivial applications (not just typical web backends)
- Have strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin, including concurrency, coroutines, multi-threaded systems, and platform-level design patterns
Technical Stack
- Java
- Kotlin
- JVM ecosystem
- Docker
- SSH
- Client-server architecture
- Remote development protocols
- Indexing systems
- Language support frameworks
- IDE subsystems
Team & Environment
- Part of the IntelliJ Platform team focused on remote development; collaborates with internal teams and enterprise clients.
Benefits & Compensation
- Strong base salary
- Flexible work location
- Remote work: Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad
- Extra time off
- Medical insurance allowance
- Learning and development opportunities: Access to conferences, courses, and language classes
- Relocation support
- Language classes: Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills
- Fuel your day: Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays
- Mental health support: Easy access to professional mental health services
- Sports benefit: On-site gym or sports club stipend
- Internal events: Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings
Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience
Work Mode
Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office; up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad
We are an equal opportunity employer. We know great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. That’s why we do our best to create an open and inclusive workplace – one that welcomes everyone regardless of their background, identity, religion, age, accessibility needs, or orientation.
