Technical Product Manager (IntelliJ Scala Plugin)

1 month, 3 weeks ago
JetBrains

JetBrains

JetBrains provides cutting-edge development tools like IntelliJ IDEA and Kotlin, automating tasks to boost productivity and foster innovation.

Internet Software & Services
1K-5K
Founded 2000

Description

  • Own the product vision for the Scala plugin and ensure it delivers fast, correct, and trustworthy IDE support.
  • Analyze product usage statistics and conduct ongoing user interviews to inform product decisions.
  • Use IntelliJ IDEA with the Scala plugin daily to dogfood features, catch regressions, and validate the user experience.
  • Maintain and develop reference projects for feature showcases, conference demos, and DX testing.
  • Own and continuously adapt the plugin roadmap across short-, mid-, and long-term initiatives.
  • Align plugin planning with Scala compiler releases and IntelliJ IDEA release trains.
  • Define problem statements, success criteria, and feature scope, then collaborate with engineers to validate and refine solutions.
  • Represent core Scala stakeholders, including developers and library authors, and prioritize recurring pain points.
  • Coordinate with Developer Advocates, IntelliJ IDEA, Marketing, and other JetBrains teams.
  • Make product trade-off decisions, including when to say no based on cost, risk, or maintenance burden.

Requirements

  • Professional software development experience in Scala is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in technical product management or a comparable role in a complex technical domain.
  • Experience working closely with the product through hands-on engagement rather than relying only on reports and meetings.
  • Experience with AI coding tools and agents, with curiosity about how they affect developer workflows.
  • Ability to define clear roadmaps with problem statements, success criteria, and explicit trade-offs.
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.
  • Willingness to represent the product externally at conferences, in blog posts, and in community interactions.
  • Strong personal interest in developer experience and daily workflow quality.
  • Preferred: experience developing IntelliJ Platform plugins or using the IntelliJ Platform SDK.
  • Preferred: other technical experience with language tooling and IDEs.
  • Preferred: experience building evaluation pipelines, benchmarks, or quality measurement systems.
  • Preferred: experience giving technical talks or publishing content for developer audiences.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Flexible work location, including the option to work from home or from the office.
  • Up to 30 days per year of remote work from abroad.
  • Extra time off.
  • Medical insurance allowance for you and your family.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including conferences, courses, and language classes.
  • Relocation support.
  • Lunch provided on workdays or a lunch allowance.
  • Mental health support with access to professional services.
  • Sports benefit, including an on-site gym or sports club stipend.

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