Head of JS/TS Ecosystem

Job description

As Head of JS/TS Ecosystem, you will own the mid- and long-term strategy for JetBrains products for JavaScript and TypeScript developers. This role focuses on aligning product direction, go-to-market efforts, and external partnerships with the rapidly evolving web development ecosystem. You will translate ecosystem signals – from frameworks and tooling to community practices – into clear strategic priorities for JetBrains products. You will work closely with engineering, product management, marketing, and developer advocacy teams, and represent JetBrains in the broader web developer community. ### **Core responsibilities** - Set the strategy and direction for JetBrains products for web developers. Start new product directions when important niches are not addressed. - Define the work for product management, marketing, developer advocacy, and partnerships in the web ecosystem, and keep everyone working toward one plan. - Track important changes and trends in the web community (frameworks, tooling, major releases, new workflows). - Build and maintain relationships with key people in the web ecosystem (companies, open-source projects, community leaders). - Work with engineering and QA leads to set priorities and plan work. - Represent JetBrains in the web ecosystem at key events and meetings. - Coordinate with other ecosystems when areas overlap (e.g. Databases, Go, AI). ### **Requirements** - A deep understanding of how web developers work: JavaScript/TypeScript, major frameworks (especially React), Node.js and browser tooling, package managers, build tools, code quality tools (linting/formatting), testing, and performance tooling. - Experience setting product direction based on market needs as a Product Manager or Head of Product. - Experience leading work across product management, marketing, developer advocacy, and business development, directly or through cross-team leadership. - Strong external-facing capability, including partnerships, community engagement, and executive-level communication. - The ability to use data for decisions, combining community feedback with product usage and business results. ## **Why join JetBrains?** - Strong base salary. We offer competitive pay 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 do the things 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. - Language classes. Pick up the local language or sharpen your English skills. - Fuel your day. Enjoy a hot meal or receive a lunch allowance on workdays. - Mental health support. To help you feel your best, we provide easy access to professional mental health services. - Sports benefit. Enjoy an on-site gym or sports club stipend. - Internal events. Join company-wide celebrations and team gatherings. - Relocation support. We help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. \*Some benefits may vary depending on location. #LI-HYBRID - if you **want** LinkedIn to post your role as hybrid in all the locations where the role is open ---> #LI-HYBRID #LI-AA1 **We are an equal opportunity employer** 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. *We process the data provided in your job application in accordance with the [Recruitment Privacy Policy.](https://www.jetbrains.com/legal/docs/privacy/privacy-recruitment/)*