Staff Software Developer (Kotlin Libraries)

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We are looking for an experienced developer to help us shape the future of the Kotlin ecosystem.</p> <h3><strong>As part of our team, you will:</strong></h3> <ul data-tight="true"> <li> <p>Create and maintain foundational libraries for Kotlin core primitives that are used by hundreds of thousands of developers</p> </li> <li> <p>Become an expert in specific domains of computer science and software engineering</p> </li> <li> <p>Be part of a design committee that decides how the Kotlin API should be shaped</p> </li> <li> <p>Participate in creating standard Kotlin tools, specifications and language features</p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Preferable:</strong></h3> <ul data-tight="true"> <li> <p>JVM development experience down to the implementation details of the Java standard library</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong understanding of the domain you've been working with</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to write design documents for complex systems with strong reasoning behind each trade-off and technical decision</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in performance engineering or API design</p> </li> </ul> <p>In general, if you see yourself reading a Unicode standard, exploring how five other languages transform strings to bytes, figuring out why some Oceania islands changed their timezone from -10:00 to +14:00 and whether it should be expressed in the API of Kotlin timezones, optimizing interface hierarchy to be more JIT-friendly and is not afraid of re-iterating over documentation a multitude of times, you won't get bored in our team.</p> <h3><strong>Why join JetBrains?</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.</li> <li>Flexible work location. Enjoy the freedom to work from home or from the office.</li> <li>Remote work. Spend up to 30 days per year working remotely from abroad.</li> <li>Extra time off. More days to relax, recharge, and do the things you love.</li> <li>Medical insurance allowance. Enjoy peace of mind for you and your family.</li> <li>Learning and development opportunities. Access to conferences, courses, and language classes.</li> <li>Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills.</li> <li>Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays.</li> <li>Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services.</li> <li>Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend.</li> <li>Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings.</li> </ul> <p>*Some benefits may vary depending on location.</p> <div id="message-list_1764171715.296769"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div>#LI-KT1</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>We are an equal opportunity employer</strong><br><br>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.</p> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">We process the data provided in your job application in accordance with the <a href="https://www.jetbrains.com/legal/docs/privacy/privacy-recruitment/">Recruitment Privacy Policy.</a></em></p></div>