Senior Security Engineer / Legal Tech Program Manager

Key responsibilities

• Cross-departmental collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact between the Security team and other business units, translating complex security requirements into actionable, well-managed plans.
• Customer communication: Serve as a technical authority during high-stakes customer calls, security reviews, and incident responses, ensuring our clients receive accurate and truthful information.
• Cross-departmental governance: Drive security initiatives that align product security and infrastructure teams with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape (e.g. AI regulations and data privacy).
• Project and program management: Lead cross-departmental security initiatives, ensuring that the Security, Legal, and Compliance teams are aligned with the broader organization.

Required skills and experience

• Experience: At least five years of experience in information security, technical program management, or a related field, with significant experience in a customer-facing or highly collaborative internal role.
• Exceptional communication: Native-like fluency in English – you must be able to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both lawyers and developers.
• Legal and technical literacy: The proven ability to speak legalese while remaining deeply technical – you must be comfortable reviewing security annexes and regulatory requirements and discussing their technical implications with engineers.
• A strong technical background: A solid foundation in information security or software engineering – you must have a deep enough understanding of underlying concepts to engage credibly with technical teams and ensure we never overpromise to customers or regulators.
• Compliance and GRC expertise: Direct experience working with security compliance frameworks (e.g. SOC 2 and ISO 27001), privacy laws (e.g. GDPR), or emerging tech regulations.
• Project management experience: A proven track record of managing and delivering complex technical projects across multiple teams or departments.
• Integrity: A commitment to transparency – you must understand the technical reality well enough to ensure we provide truthful information in all legal and customer-facing contexts.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with AI-related regulatory frameworks or emerging cyber laws.
• Experience in public speaking or representing a security team at industry conferences.
• A background in privacy engineering or technical GRC roles.

Why join JetBrains?

JetBrains provides a unique, highly technical, and intellectually stimulating environment. You'll be part of a team dedicated to securing the tools used by millions of developers worldwide. We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact.