Research Fellow

3 Months ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Sonar is seeking a Research Fellow to work on pioneering projects that advance the application of AI in software engineering. This role involves conducting cutting-edge research, developing novel algorithms, and contributing to software tools that enhance system performance, reliability, and flexibility. The Research Fellow will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of AI products, allowing developers to focus more on innovation. The position requires integrating AI/ML techniques with software engineering practices to improve code quality, testing, and software maintenance, designing and implementing experimental prototypes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role also includes staying updated on AI/ML and software engineering advancements and publishing research findings.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
At least 3 years of experience as a Research Engineer or Fellow.
Strong research background in AI, ML, and SE.
Experience with generative AI technologies (e.g., GPT-4, BedRock).
Experience developing tools or frameworks using AI/ML for software development.
Experience developing and prototyping in Python and R.
Understanding of software development processes.
Familiarity with automated code generation, program synthesis, or AI/ML software testing.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Good to have:

Publish research findings in leading academic conferences and journals.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
Implement DevOps best practices for maintainable code and documented artifacts.

Perks:

Cigna for employees and dependents (WW or WWE).
27 PTO days, plus additional days based on seniority and circumstances.
Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.
60% public transport reimbursement for monthly subscriptions.
Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries.
Annual kick-off event worldwide.
Flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days remote for those near hubs).
Fully remote options available in Dubai, India, Japan, and Australia.

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Job Details

Who is Sonar?

Sonar helps prevent code quality and code security issues from reaching production, amplifies developers' productivity in concert with AI assistants, and improves the developer experience with streamlined workflows. Sonar analyzes all code, regardless of who writes it — your internal team, genAI, or third parties — resulting in more secure, reliable, and maintainable applications. Rooted in the open source community, Sonar’s solutions support over 30 programming languages, frameworks, and infrastructure technologies. Today, Sonar is used by +7M developers and 400K organizations worldwide, including the DoD, Microsoft, NASA, MasterCard, Siemens, and T-Mobile.

We believe in developing great products that are supported by great internal teams and a strong culture. We are highly committed to and obsessed with the company, users, each other, and our open source community. We have high standards and hold each other accountable for acting with positivity, dedication, thoughtfulness, empathy, and passion daily.

We are deliberate with our decisions with high clarity of intention. At the same time, we feel extreme urgency and move forward quickly.

And lastly, we are highly effective and operationally efficient. We operate collectively as One Team to accomplish our goals.

At Sonar, CODE is more than just an acronym – it's a mindset that defines daily operations.

Why You Should Apply:

At Sonar, we’re a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help supercharge developers to build better, faster. Sonar helps to continuously improve code quality and code security while reducing developer toil. This means that developers can focus on doing more of what they love and less of what they don’t. Our solutions don’t just solve symptoms of problems – we help fix issues at the source – for all code, whether it's developer-written, AI-generated, or from third parties.

We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. Team members should be able to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we’re all about the mission: supercharge developers to build better, faster.

The Impact You Will Have:

You will work on pioneering projects that advance the application of AI within the realm of software engineering. This

Research Engineer role offers the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research, develop novel algorithms and contribute to the development of software tools that enhance system performance, reliability, and flexibility. Your work as a Research Fellow will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of our AI products, enabling developers to spend less time fixing issues and more time innovating. You will contribute to the creation of accessible, user-friendly, and performant solutions that integrate seamlessly with our existing infrastructure

What You Will Do Daily:

Conduct applied research in integrating AI/ML techniques with software engineering practices to improve code quality, testing, and software maintenance.
Design and implement experimental prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of new methodologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, software engineers, and product managers, to translate research findings into practical applications.
Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI/ML and software engineering to identify emerging trends and opportunities for innovation.
Publish research findings in leading academic conferences and journals, and present innovative work to the broader research community.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers/researchers.
Implement best practices from DevOps to maintain a readable codebase, testable infrastructure and documented research artifacts.

The Experience You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
At least 3 years of experience as a Research Engineer or Research fellow in Software Engineering.
Strong research background in AI, ML, and SE
Experience working with generative AI technologies (e.g. GPT-4, BedRock)
Experience in developing tools or frameworks that utilize AI/ML to enhance software development processes.
Experience in developing and prototyping in Python and R
Understanding of software development processes and terminology.
Familiarity with techniques for automated code generation, program synthesis, or software testing using AI/ML
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts
Excellent debugging, optimization skills, communication and teamwork skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Why You Will Love It Here:

Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!).
Great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly while still being passionate leaders in our domains.
We have a flexible work policy that includes 3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home each week for those located near our office locations; some locations such as Dubai, India, Japan and Australia operate fully remotely.
We have a growth mindset. We love learning and believe continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are necessary, and we're happy to help our team acquire them.
As the leader in our field, our products and services are as strong as our internal team members.
We embrace transparency with regular meetings, cascading messages and updates on the growth and success of our organization.

Benefits of Working With Sonar:

Cigna for employees and dependents (WW or WWE). (In-patient, out-patient, maternity, preventive care, dental).
We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations with 27 PTO days for our employees based out of the Geneva region, plus additional days based on seniority and circumstances.
Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.
Commuting: Public transport reimbursement of 60% for monthly subscription.
Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.

We Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Sonar, we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the precise results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date.

Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered.