Technical Product Manager – IntelliJ Scala Plugin

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the product vision for the Scala plugin, ensuring it delivers fast, accurate, and reliable IDE support that evolves alongside the language.

• Examine product usage data and conduct a regular series of user interviews to base decisions on actual workflows.

• Utilize IntelliJ IDEA with the Scala plugin on a daily basis – testing features, identifying regressions, and validating the developer experience directly.

• Create and maintain reference projects that showcase new features, serve as material for conference presentations, and act as a dynamic test bed for developer experience quality.

• Lead the ongoing adjustment of the plugin roadmap for immediate release objectives, mid-term initiatives, and long-range projects pertaining to the Scala ecosystem.

• Synchronize plugin planning with Scala compiler updates and IntelliJ IDEA release cycles.

• Make informed decisions regarding trade-offs and assertively decline options when cost, risk, or maintenance demands outweigh user benefits.

• Establish problem statements, success criteria, and feature scope, and collaborate with engineers to validate and refine these aspects.

• Represent key Scala stakeholders – including developers and library authors – and prioritize persistent challenges, such as false positives, slow analysis, unreliable refactorings, onboarding difficulties, and AI agent integrations.

• Collaborate with Developer Advocates, the IntelliJ IDEA, Marketing teams, and other JetBrains divisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possesses professional software development experience in Scala (this is essential).

• Has a minimum of five years in technical product management or a similar role within a complex technical field.

• Engages directly with the product rather than relying solely on reports and meetings.

• Familiar with AI coding tools and agents, with a keen interest in their impact on developer workflows.

• Capable of formulating clear roadmaps that include problem statements, success criteria, and defined trade-offs.

• Demonstrates strong communication skills in English – both written and verbal – suitable for technical colleagues and executive audiences alike.

• Prepared to represent the product externally at conferences, in blog articles, and during community interactions.

• Takes developer experience to heart – viewing it not as a mere metric, but as a tangible aspect of their personal daily workflow.

🏝️ Benefits

• Strong base salary. We offer competitive compensation 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 engage in activities 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 assist in making your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.

• Language classes. Learn the local language or enhance your English skills.

• Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays.

• Mental health support. We provide easy access to professional mental health services to help you feel your best.

• Sports benefit. Enjoy access to an on-site gym or receive a stipend for a sports club.

• Internal events. Participate in company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.