Senior Software Developer (Kotlin Compiler - Common Backend) at JetBrains | Munich, Prague | Rezi

Senior Software Developer (Kotlin Compiler - Common Backend) at JetBrains

Senior Software Developer (Kotlin Compiler - Common Backend)

JetBrains · Munich, Prague

3 weeks ago

Senior Software Developer (Kotlin Compiler - Common Backend)

JetBrains · Munich, Prague

a month ago
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About the Role

As part of the Kotlin Common Backend team, you’ll take ownership of the central pipeline that connects the compiler’s frontend with multiple backends. This is deep, technical work that directly influences how Kotlin code is transformed, validated, and optimized. You’ll make architectural decisions that improve compiler performance and memory usage without sacrificing backward compatibility. Working closely with other Kotlin teams, your efforts will shape the evolution of the language and improve the daily experience for Kotlin developers worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement new language features.
  • Implement and fine-tune intermediate representation (IR) lowering passes.
  • Investigate and resolve complex compiler bugs and edge cases.
  • Improve compiler performance and memory usage.
  • Work with other Kotlin teams to shape how the language evolves.
  • Help improve the developer experience for Kotlin users.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in developing with Kotlin/JVM or Java.
  • A deep understanding of algorithms and data structures.
  • The proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
  • Experience in compiler development would be a definite plus.
  • Experience developing Gradle plugins would be advantageous.
  • Demonstrated success in optimizing JVM application performance would also be a plus.

Skills

  • Kotlin/JVM
  • Java
  • Algorithms
  • Data structures
  • Compiler development
  • Gradle plugins
  • JVM application performance optimization

Location

  • Remote
  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Hybrid

Salary/Compensations

  • Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location.
  • Remote work up to 30 days per year from abroad.
  • Extra time off.
  • Medical insurance allowance.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Relocation support.
  • Language classes.
  • Hot meal or lunch allowance on workdays.
  • Mental health support.
  • Sports benefit.
  • Internal events.

About the Company

  • We create intelligent software development tools for developers and teams. More than 15 million users, over 300,000 organizations, and 88 of the Fortune Global Top 100 companies rely on our products to solve real, complex problems. Our mission is simple: make development teams more productive and AI adoptable at scale.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.
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