Principal Forward Deployed Engineer – AI-Native Software Development
Core
Deploying JetBrains Central platform into complex enterprise environments to enable governed, scalable AI-native software development workflows.
Role type
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (AI-Native Software Development)
Builds
Enterprise AI governance frameworks, agent execution infrastructure, and observability solutions for AI-driven development.
Domain
Developer Tools / AI Agents / Enterprise Software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Enterprise software integration, AI governance & security policies, CI/CD & internal developer platforms, complex system architecture, customer-facing consulting, mentoring technical teams
Preferred skills
AI/LLM platforms & agent frameworks, solutions engineering, JetBrains ecosystem familiarity
Technologies
Java, Python, Cloud agent runtimes, CI/CD systems
Responsibilities
Deploy JetBrains Central into enterprise CI/CD and internal developer platforms; Implement enterprise AI governance including security and data privacy controls; Enable observability for AI-driven development usage and productivity impact; Design sustainable AI adoption strategies with cost visibility; Integrate cloud-based agent execution layers; Collaborate with product teams to shape platform evolution based on customer feedback; Create delivery frameworks and train partners; Mentor other Forward Deployed Engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship