Kirill Skrygan

CEO of JetBrains, previously a junior developer at the company since 2010. Helped launch new products, led remote development during the pandemic, and is now steering the company into the AI era.

Best podcasts with Kirill Skrygan

Ranked by the Snipd community

Aug 6, 2025 • 25min

3373: From Developer to CEO: Kirill Skrygan on Leading JetBrains into the AI Era

Kirill Skrygan, CEO of JetBrains and former junior developer since 2010, discusses transforming the software development landscape. He envisions a future where non-technical creators build applications using no-code tools, supported by proactive AI agents like JetBrains' Junie. Kirill challenges traditional views on software engineering, arguing that AI can evolve, rather than diminish, developers' skills. He also highlights the need for trust and precision in integrating AI into developer tools, balancing innovation with responsibility.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app