QA Automation Engineer (IJ Platform / JetBrains Runtime)

About the Role

JetBrains is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to ensure the stability and reliability of JetBrains Runtime (JBR), a fork of OpenJDK used to launch all IntelliJ-based IDEs. This role focuses on maintaining runtime quality across builds, directly impacting millions of developers who rely on JetBrains products daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze automated test results from regular builds to investigate Java runtime and test failures

• Conduct thorough investigations into user-reported issues and ensure accurate triage

• Analyze thread dumps and JVM crash logs to identify deadlocks, freezes, and Event Dispatch Thread responsiveness issues

• Collaborate with development teams to understand runtime architecture and ongoing changes

• Work with the support team to reproduce and resolve issues in public builds

• Own JetBrains Runtime quality by organizing issue tracking and prioritizing quality tasks

Required Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Java, AWT, Swing, and Java2D

• Hands-on experience analyzing thread dumps, JVM crash logs, and memory issues using JDK diagnostic tools

• Ability to read and understand tests using jtreg, JUnit, gtest, or ctest

• Experience reproducing complex technical issues and working with trackers like YouTrack, Jira, or GitHub

• Familiarity with macOS and Linux environments

• Strong communication skills and ownership mindset