ppAt JetBrains, we care deeply about developer tools and the code-writing experience. The Scala plugin for IntelliJ IDEA helps developers work with Scala every day. Supporting that experience means understanding real-world development workflows, staying close to user needs, and continuously improving the tools developers rely on. /p pWe’re looking for a Technical Product Manager to help improve IntelliJ IDEA’s Scala support. This is a hands‑on role focused on understanding developer needs and turning them into practical product improvements. You will work closely with engineers, experiment with modern Scala projects and tooling, analyze user feedback, investigate pain points in areas such as build systems, debugging, and code insight, and test ideas through prototypes and direct user interaction. /p pOur goal is to provide developers with a reliable and productive environment for working with Scala and its ecosystem. We’re looking for someone who enjoys developer tools, understands technical trade‑offs, and likes improving products through close collaboration with both users and engineers. /p h3In This Role, You Will /h3 ul liOwn the product vision for the Scala plugin, ensuring it provides fast, correct, and trustworthy IDE support that evolves with the language. /li liAnalyze product usage statistics and run a consistent pipeline of user interviews to ground decisions in real workflows. /li liUse IntelliJ IDEA with the Scala plugin daily – dogfooding features, catching regressions, and validating the developer experience first‑hand. /li liMaintain and develop reference projects that serve as showcases for new features, material for conference demos, and a living test bed for DX quality. /li liOwn and continuously adapt the plugin roadmap for short‑term release goals, mid‑term initiatives, and longer‑term projects related to the Scala ecosystem. /li liAlign plugin planning with Scala compiler releases and IntelliJ IDEA release trains.



/li liMake judgments about trade‑offs and say "no" when cost, risk, or maintenance burden outweighs user value. /li liDefine problem statements, success criteria, and scope for features, and then collaborate with engineers to validate and refine them. /li liRepresent core Scala stakeholders – developers and library authors – and prioritize recurring pain points, for example, false positives, slow analysis, unreliable refactorings, onboarding pain points, and AI agent integrations. /li liCoordinate with Developer Advocates, the IntelliJ IDEA and Marketing teams, and other JetBrains teams. /li /ul h3We're Looking For Someone Who /h3 ul liHas professional software development experience in Scala (this is a must). /li liHas at least five years of experience in technical product management or a comparable role in a complex technical domain. /li liWorks closely with the product instead of relying solely on reports and meetings. /li liHas experience with AI coding tools and agents, and curiosity about how they are reshaping developer workflows. /li liCan define clear roadmaps with problem statements, success criteria, and explicit trade‑offs. /li liHas strong communication skills in English – written and spoken – for both technical peers and executive audiences. /li liIs ready to represent the product externally at conferences, in blog posts, and in community interactions. /li liTakes the developer experience personally – not as an abstract metric, but as something they feel in their own daily workflow.



/li /ul h3We'd Be Especially Thrilled If You /h3 ul liHave experience developing IntelliJ Platform plugins or working with the IntelliJ Platform SDK, or have other technical experience with language tooling and IDEs. /li liHave built or contributed to evaluation pipelines, benchmarks, or quality measurement systems. /li liHave given technical talks or published content aimed at developer audiences. /li /ul h3Why join JetBrains? /h3 ul liStrong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. /li liFlexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office. /li liRemote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad. /li liExtra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love. /li liMedical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family. /li liLearning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes. /li liRelocation support. We help make your move as smooth and stress‑free as possible. /li liLanguage classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills. /li liFuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays. /li liMental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services. /li liSports benefit. Enjoy an on‑site gym or sports club stipend. /li liInternal events. Join company‑wide celebrations and team gatherings. /li /ul h3We are an equal opportunity employer /h3 pWe 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. /p pWe process the data provided in your job application in accordance with the Recruitment Privacy Policy. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Technical Product Manager (IntelliJ Scala Plugin) (Madrid)
🏢 JetBrains
📍 Madrid