Design and evolve the architecture of a cross-product platform that serves as the foundation for AI-driven software development.
Define architectural principles, standards, and guidelines for platform services and shared foundations.
Design integration patterns and interfaces between platform services, developer tools, and external systems.
Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, security, and observability from the outset.
Own and drive key platform-level architectural decisions and trade-offs (e.g., service boundaries, data flows, identity, policy, and tenancy).
Review and validate architectural designs across teams to ensure consistency and long-term sustainability.
Collaborate with other architects and platform specialists to align on shared decisions and evolve the platform architecture over time.
Work closely with senior and staff engineers to translate platform requirements into coherent technical designs and implementation plans.

Has strong experience in software engineering and system design, especially in complex, distributed systems.
Has experience defining or significantly shaping the architecture of new platforms or large-scale systems.
Is able to facilitate and align architectural decisions across multiple teams, balancing different perspectives and constraints.
Is comfortable working in an environment where many processes and standards are still not fully established.
Is motivated by long-term goals and prefers building foundations over delivering short-term features.
Have hands-on experience designing or evolving platforms based on Kubernetes and cloud environments such as AWS.
Have experience with networking, compute, and storage infrastructure and can reason across application and infrastructure layers.
Enjoy helping teams converge on good solutions rather than enforcing a single “correct” approach.

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.
Relocation support. We help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
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.

Principal Engineer, Platform Architecture – JetBrains Cloud Platform

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