Principal Compliance Analyst

JetBrains builds world-class developer tools trusted by 11 million users, including 88 Fortune Global Top 100 companies. As we accelerate our global growth, we’re expanding the Compliance department to keep revenue flowing smoothly and securely.

You will drive selected compliance agendas (sanctions, export controls, ABC, competition) and use your expertise to deliver rapid, business-oriented support while guarding against regulatory, fraud and reputational risk.

What you’ll do

Compliance excellence

• Stay up-to-date on sanctions, export control, ABC, and competition regulations.


• Foster a cohesive compliance culture across different time zones.


• Mentor colleagues on the risks and resolve their compliance questions and issues.


• Drive awareness and improvements, and foster self-service resources.

Operations and hands-on guidance

• Continually refine protocols and workflows, driving the adoption of AI and automation and enabling data-driven improvements.


• Provide expert input on strategic projects (M&A, partnerships, market expansion) and higher risk transactions (customers, due diligence, assessments, etc.).


• Identify material risks and advise senior stakeholders on mitigation strategies.

Collaboration and influence

• Work closely with the Legal, Sales, Procurement, Finance, Security, Product, Marketing, and HR teams.


• Serve as the go-to escalation point for sensitive requests and transactions.


• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors on cross-border reviews and compliance initiatives.

What you bring

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in EU and US international trade compliance, ideally in a global tech or software environment.


• An understanding of the software industry, technology, and AI risks and requirements.


• A pragmatic, agile mindset with a focus on enabling business.


• Fluent English – other languages are a bonus.

Core competencies:

• Integrity and accountability – You lead by example, with ethics at your core.


• Clarity and support – You make complex issues clear, actionable, and manageable.


• Process thinking – You spot gaps, design improvements, and enable scale.


• Global agility – You navigate cultural, legal, and operational complexity with ease.


• Impactful communication – You translate compliance requirements into business-friendly language.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits.


• Flexible hybrid work.


• Modern offices with ergonomic workspaces, massages, on-site parking, and snacks.


• Annual wellness allowance and a robust professional development budget for conferences, certifications, and leadership coaching.


• An open, engineering-driven culture where the Legal & Compliance team is viewed as a strategic business partner.

We welcome applicants with a diverse background regardless of their gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age.