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Technical Lead (IntelliJ Platform)

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 1 month ago

JetBrains

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
JetBrains doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Lead-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.
Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad.
Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.
Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family.
Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.
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. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services.
Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend.
Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.

*Some benefits may vary depending on location.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in platform architecture and systems design
A strong understanding of JVM concurrency
Knowledge of Kotlin coroutines
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Critical thinking and architectural foresight
The ability to organize and perform large-scale refactoring in monorepos

Nice to have

Experience building developer tools
Experience with different UI frameworks
Knowledge of database internals
Experience working with network applications

The role

At JetBrains, code is our passion. Ever since we started, back in 2000, we have strived to make the strongest, most effective developer tools on earth. By automating routine checks and corrections, our tools speed up production, freeing developers to grow, discover, and create.

The IntelliJ Platform is the foundation of JetBrains IDEs, driving innovation and enabling millions of developers worldwide to achieve their full potential. We're now looking for a Technical Lead to join the IntelliJ Platform team and help us deliver features and improvements that redefine what it means to be productive.

What you'll do

Drive the plugin development ecosystem (internal and external) for both remote development and UI tooling by defining clear, minimal APIs, drafting documentation, and shaping the team's definition of done.
Re-architect several core subsystems to meet modern needs, including by making settings flexible and portable across machines (for remote or dev-provisioned environments).
Organize and implement processes related to the deprecation cycle for the IntelliJ Platform API.

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do

CV review
Recruiter call
With a recruiter
Skills, motivation and growth; bring a clear narrative of your last two or three roles.
Team interview
With an one to three team members and the hiring manager · Video call
Two-way conversation with a small live exercise: coding, a short case study or a code review.
Take-home task
In your own time
Assesses decision-making and code quality rather than volume.
Task review
With team members
Discuss decisions, trade-offs and how the solution evolved.
References
Offer

A substantial existing project can replace the take-home task.
The task review asks how you used AI tools.

About JetBrains

JetBrains is a global software development company known for creating intelligent, productivity-enhancing tools for software developers, including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, ReSharper, and the Kotlin programming language. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, the company has grown to over 2,000 employees worldwide, with a strong reputation in the developer tools industry. JetBrains is privately held and profitable, with a diverse portfolio that includes IDEs, domain-specific languages, and team collaboration tools like YouTrack and Space.

JetBrains has a significant presence in Spain, with a growing team of engineers, product managers, and designers working remotely or from hubs in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is known for its remote-friendly culture, with many roles open to candidates across Spain. For international professionals, JetBrains offers a collaborative, engineering-driven environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on widely-used tools that shape the software development landscape. The company values innovation and technical excellence, making it an attractive destination for top talent.

Industry: Developer Tools
Founded: 2000
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Prague, Czech Republic
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: jetbrains.com

Good to know if you are moving

JetBrains offers a flexible remote work policy, with many roles open to candidates across Spain, not just in major cities.
The company is known for its strong engineering culture and invests heavily in R&D, with a focus on AI and machine learning for developer tools.
JetBrains provides a comprehensive relocation package for international hires, including visa support and assistance with moving to Spain.
The company has a flat organizational structure, encouraging collaboration and innovation across teams.
JetBrains is a profitable, privately held company, offering stability and long-term career growth.

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