About the Role
Shape the future of code-change workflows, from local commits to AI-assisted reviews, by turning a core IDE feature into a standalone ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Set the long-term product strategy for VCS and code-change workflows across all JetBrains IDEs.
- Identify gaps in current developer workflows and define new product directions in the VCS space.
- Explore new opportunities, from cross-IDE VCS clients and host-neutral code reviews to AI-native review and authorship tracking.
- Listen closely to what the community and the industry are saying to figure out exactly what we should be working on.
- Align roadmap decisions across the product, engineering, design, marketing, developer advocacy, partnership, and customer-facing teams.
- Work with engineering and quality leads to balance user value, technical constraints, and platform health.
- Shape external positioning and represent our VCS direction in conversations with customers and the broader developer tools community.
Requirements
- Previous success leading the product direction and strategy for technically complex developer tools, SCM, CI/CD, or code collaboration software.
- The proven ability to translate intricate developer workflows into clear product roadmaps.
- Experience bringing stakeholders together across product, engineering, marketing, and developer advocacy.
- A deep understanding of version control mechanics, code-change workflows, and how developers actually ship code.
- Based in the EU, ideally Munich, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Belgrade, or remote within the EU, with the ability to travel to JetBrains offices as needed.
- Familiarity with advanced version control scenarios, such as complex merges, monorepos, and enterprise/self-hosted setups.
Skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Strong product judgment
- Ability to think beyond existing boundaries
- Clear communication skills
- Data-informed approach
- Interest in how AI is changing software development
- Drive to improve solutions
Location
- Munich
- Prague
- Amsterdam
- Berlin
- Belgrade
- Remote within the EU
Work Type
- Remote
- Office
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Extra time off
- Learning and development opportunities
- Relocation support
- Free meals and snacks
- Health and wellness
- Internal events
About the Company
- We create intelligent software development tools for developers and teams. More than 15 million users, over 300,000 companies, and 88 of the Fortune Global Top 100 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.
