Distinguished Engineer - Software IDE & AI Assisted Development Compensation $200,000 - $250,000
The Client Our client is a global technology leader focused on advanced software development tools, AI-driven platforms, and next-generation developer ecosystems. With a strong emphasis on innovation, the organization is investing heavily in building AI-native development environments and intelligent tooling to transform how software is built, tested, and maintained.
About the Team The Software IDE Innovation Lab is focused on building next-generation, AI-native Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) to dramatically improve developer productivity and experience.
The team is developing a full suite of enterprise-grade intelligent tooling powered by AI/ML/LLMs/NLP, including:
AI-assisted software engineering platforms
Project-level code generation systems
Code migration and translation tools
Automated code review and vulnerability detection solutions
In parallel, the team is deeply involved in large-scale code model development, including:
Data collection, cleansing, and synthesis
Model architecture design
Model training and optimization
What You Will Achieve in This Role Lead the design and innovation of next-generation IDE technologies focused on enhancing developer productivity and experience
Drive prototype development and validation of AI-native development tools in open and enterprise environments
Contribute to the evolution of software development paradigms across current programming languages and emerging workflows
Collaborate across programming languages, compiler technologies, and IDE platforms to deliver integrated, end-to-end developer solutions




Help shape a scalable and intelligent developer ecosystem that supports future business and platform growth
What You Must Bring to This Role Proven experience designing and delivering at least one commercial-grade IDE product, with recognized industry impact or influence
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in: IDE kernel development
IDE plugin architecture and development

Deep familiarity with one or more mainstream IDE codebases (e.g., IntelliJ, VS Code, Eclipse, etc.)
Strong expertise in core IDE capabilities, such as: Code editors
Syntax highlighting
Debugging systems
Code search
Visual programming

Strong foundation in: Software engineering principles
Program analysis
Testing and debugging methodologies

Track record of innovation, with publications, patents, or meaningful technical contributions considered a strong asset
Only those who are qualified will be contacted This role is open for an existing vacancy.
Additional Information Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.
We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.

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📌 Distinguished Engineer - Software IDE & AI Assisted Development (Ontario)
🏢 RobertsonLtd.
📍 Ontario