Senior IDE Tools Developer

microTECH Global Limited; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global Limited in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior IDE Tools Developer to lead a new research team focused on AI-powered coding tools for our in-house OS. The role emphasizes innovation and prototyping, not production software, with strategic direction for the HQ.

You will recruit and mentor senior researchers, scan the tech landscape, and bridge local work with the main engineering HQ, shaping the future of developer experience across our toolchain.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building IDEs, developer tools, or AI coding agents.
• Strong team leadership with hiring and strategic planning experience.
• Deep understanding of developer experience (DX) and usability of coding tools.
• Fluency in English and ability to work in Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision: Lead the research and design of next-generation AI coding tools and environments.
• Build prototypes: Create proofs-of-concept demonstrating how human developers and AI agents can collaborate effectively.
• Scout tech & network: Track industry trends (like Cursor, Claude, or Trae) and partner with universities, startups, and experts.
• Lead a team: Hire, mentor, and manage a small group of senior experts while bridging the gap between local research and HQ.

Skills

Proven experience building IDEs, dev工具

Strong team leadership

DX understanding

Fluency in English

Tools

IntelliJ

LSP

Compiler toolchains

Job description

Job Title: Senior IDE Tools Developer
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid/On-site)

Role Overview

You will build and lead a new research team in Amsterdam focused on the future of AI-powered coding tools for our in house OS. Rather than building the final production software, your team will focus on innovation. You will scout emerging technologies, build prototypes, and guide the strategic direction for the main engineering HQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the vision: Lead the research and design of next-generation AI coding tools and environments.
• Build prototypes: Create proofs-of-concept demonstrating how human developers and AI agents can collaborate effectively.
• Scout tech & network: Track industry trends (like Cursor, Claude, or Trae) and partner with universities, startups, and experts.
• Lead a team: Hire, mentor, and manage a small group of senior experts while bridging the gap between local research and HQ.

Requirements

• Proven experience building IDEs, developer tools, or AI coding agents.
• Strong team leadership background, including hiring and strategic planning.
• A deep understanding of developer experience (DX) and what makes coding tools practical and user-friendly.
• Fluency in English and the ability to work in Amsterdam.

Desirables

• Knowledge of modern IDE platform architectures (e.g., IntelliJ, LSP) or compiler toolchains.
• Hands-on experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into developer workflows.
• An existing professional network within the developer-tools or startup community.
• A strong interest in building tools for emerging mobile operating systems.