IntelliJ Plugins Engineer (Senior)

As a Senior Developer, you’ll contribute to the ongoing evolution of the IdeaVim plugin. Your role will include implementing new features, maintaining clean and testable code, reviewing contributions, and collaborating with a passionate team. You’ll have opportunities to shape the plugin’s direction and make life better for all Vim-loving people who are forced to use JetBrains IDEs.

Project Scope

You’ll work on the IdeaVim plugin, enhancing its Vim emulation inside JetBrains IDEs. Responsibilities include developing new commands, improving plugin stability, and ensuring seamless integration with JetBrains’ platform

Tech Stack

The plugin is primarily written in Kotlin, with some legacy Java code. You may occasionally engage with C when analyzing Vim internals. Tools and frameworks include Kotlin coroutines, IntelliJ Platform SDK, and GIT

Challenges

You’ll need to understand and replicate complex Vim behaviors within the JetBrains environment, ensure plugin stability across IDE versions, and maintain a smooth user experience. Working with legacy code and contributing clean architecture will also be key

Team

You would be only one full time contributor, with various contributors working part time. We will provide you with mentoring and broader team of IDE plugins developers so you won't be alone

What we expect in general

• 5+ years of experience in Kotlin or Java development
• Experience working with or strong interest in Vim editing and behavior
• Strong self-management and clean code architecture approach
• Basic understanding of Vim, with willingness to go deeper
• Ability to analyze legacy code in Java, Kotlin, or C
• English at B2 level or higher
• Familiarity with IntelliJ plugin development or Java Swing is a plus
• Passion for improving developer tools and open-source software

Don’t worry if you don’t meet all the requirements. What matters most is your passion and willingness to develop. Moreover, B2B does not have to be the only form of cooperation. Apply and find out!

What's on offer?

• Flexible hybrid work model - you decide where & when to start the work. You can work remotely or join us in one of our modern offices (Krakow, Rzeszow, Kielce, Wroclaw), always located in the city centres. Just choose what suits you best! 
• Language lessons - we refund up to 500 PLN (per quarter) for learning all languages you would like to take! What’s more, we refund up to 1 000 PLN (per quarter) for learning the English language.
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• Training Package - use our training budget and 24 paid work hours for your development. You can choose the training from our Virtusity portfolio or external conferences, courses, workshops etc. 
• Home office reimbursement - you can rent all the necessary equipment from our offices, but you can also get up to 800 PLN financial support to set up your WFH.
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