Head of ML
JetBrains is seeking a Head of ML to lead the development of an AI-native platform for software development. This role involves identifying and prioritizing high-impact AI projects, leading a team of 50+, and setting the technical direction for JetBrains’ ML roadmap, requiring a strong balance of research, technical excellence, and product focus.
JetBrains is evolving beyond standalone developer tools toward a unified, AI-native platform for software development. AI is no longer just an assistant inside the editor – it is becoming an active participant in how software is planned, built, reviewed, and operated across teams and organizations. This shift introduces new challenges that cannot be solved at the level of individual tools alone: governance, security, cost control, observability, and coordinated work between humans and autonomous agents.
Our goal is to build a platform that enables companies to adopt AI in software development in a structured, scalable, and economically efficient manner without locking them into closed ecosystems. This platform will serve as the execution and governance layer for AI-driven development, deeply integrated with developer tools but designed to work across teams, products, and environments.
We are looking for an experienced ML leader who has created products with an ML backbone, weaving together research, technical excellence, and strong product focus. We are seeking a professional who excels in three key areas: technology, product vision, and business operations. This role involves extensive cooperation with products across the company – both AI-native and just integrating AI.
Posted June 2, 2026