Lead Forward Deployed Engineer (AI-Native Software Development )

About the Role

What You Will Do

• Architect and manage deployments of JetBrains Central into enterprise development environments, CI/CD systems, and internal developer platforms.
• Mentor and support other Forward Deployed Engineers, sharing architectural expertise and scaling the team's deployment practices.
• Drive organizations' transition from ad-hoc AI experimentation to governed, AI-native development workflows.
• Help organizations establish their own AI governance, including security policies, access management, and data privacy controls.
• Enable observability for AI-driven development, helping organizations understand their AI usage and code-generation patterns, as well as AI’s impact on productivity.
• Design sustainable AI adoption strategies, including for usage controls and cost visibility across multiple model providers.
• Integrate the cloud-based agent execution layer to ensure AI agents run securely and at scale.
• Partner closely with JetBrains product teams to shape the platform based on real-world deployments and customer feedback.
• Create delivery frameworks and train JetBrains partners to deliver the desired scope of service.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in software engineering, with a focus on AI-native development, cloud systems, and enterprise software integration.
• Strong consulting skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both engineers and technical leadership.
• Experience in integrating complex software systems into enterprise environments.
• Ability to work with early adopters and overcome ambiguous technical challenges.
• Motivation to mentor other engineers and help build a new technical discipline.
• Understanding of AI governance, including security policies, access management, and data privacy controls.
• Experience with cloud-based agent execution infrastructure and computation provisioning.
• Knowledge of agent optimization and context, including shared semantic context and task routing.

Nice to Have

• Experience as a Principal or Staff Engineer, Head of Engineering, CTO, or Solutions Architect.
• Familiarity with JetBrains products and the JetBrains Console.
• Experience with CI/CD systems and internal developer platforms.
• Knowledge of AI-driven development workflows and agent-driven software development.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the development of intelligent tools for developers and development teams.
• Remote work arrangement, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs.
• Competitive compensation package, including equity and benefits.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools in AI-native software development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance and contributions to the company's growth.

• Highlight your consulting experience: Showcase your ability to communicate effectively with both engineers and technical leadership, and your experience in integrating complex software systems into enterprise environments.
• Emphasize your AI-native development skills: Demonstrate your understanding of AI governance, including security policies, access management, and data privacy controls, and your experience with cloud-based agent execution infrastructure.
• Prepare to talk about your mentorship experience: As a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be expected to mentor other engineers, so be prepared to discuss your experience in this area and your approach to knowledge sharing.
• Research JetBrains products and services: Familiarize yourself with the company's products, including JetBrains Central, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to their development and deployment.
• Be ready to discuss your experience with CI/CD systems and internal developer platforms: Showcase your understanding of these systems and how you can integrate them with JetBrains Central.
• Showcase your problem-solving skills: Demonstrate your ability to work with early adopters and overcome ambiguous technical challenges, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have done so in the past.
• Ask about the company culture and values: During the interview, ask about the company culture and values, and how they impact the way the team works and collaborates.