AI Lead, Python Tools (m/f/d)
Core
Lead the technical design and hands-on implementation of AI-native features for PyCharm and Python tooling, integrating MCP, agent workflows, and LLM capabilities into a large Kotlin/Java codebase.
Role type
Senior IC AI Lead (Python Tools)
Builds
AI-powered features for PyCharm and IntelliJ IDEA Python plugin
Domain
Developer tools / AI engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, Kotlin/JVM, MCP integrations, agent workflows, LLM-based workflows, LLM evaluation and benchmarking, architectural design, prototype development
Preferred skills
IDE internals, language servers, code analysis systems, Python AI/ML ecosystem
Technologies
PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA, MCP, LLMs, Kotlin, Java
Responsibilities
Lead technical design of AI features including MCP and agent workflows; Prototype and ship features hands-on; Evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks; Navigate large Kotlin/Java codebase to expose IntelliJ Platform capabilities to AI workflows; Collaborate with product managers and ML engineers to define technical plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
