Head of JS/TS Ecosystem

JetBrains; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong base salary

Flexible work location

Remote work opportunities

Extra time off

Medical insurance allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Language classes

Lunch allowance

Mental health support

Sports benefit

Relocation support

Job summary

JetBrains is seeking a Head of the Web Ecosystem to lead the strategy for products aimed at JavaScript and TypeScript developers. This role demands alignment of product direction with market needs, while engaging with the broader web development community.

Responsibilities include tracking web community trends, building relationships with ecosystem leaders, and representing JetBrains at key events. The ideal candidate should have deep knowledge in web practices, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of web development practices.
• Experience as a Product Manager or Head of Product.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategy for JetBrains products for web developers.
• Define work for product management and marketing teams.
• Track changes and trends in the web community.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

Experience with major frameworks (especially React)

Node.js and browser tooling

Product direction expertise

Community engagement

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Code quality tools (linting/formatting)

Testing and performance tooling

Job description

As Head of the Web 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.

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