Sonar

Business Development Lead, AI & LLM Partnerships

Austin, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, AI & Machine Learning, Open SourceIndustries

Requirements

The Business Development Lead, AI & LLM Partnerships will require a strong strategic mindset, extensive experience in business development, and a deep understanding of the AI and LLM landscape, including relationships with leading Foundation Model / Large Language Model (LLM) developers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, Cohere, and Mistral. Strong negotiation and deal-making skills are essential, as is the ability to define partnership structures and develop joint go-to-market plans.

Responsibilities

This role will involve driving the execution of Sonar’s partnership strategy with LLM providers, identifying and evaluating strategic partnership opportunities, building and managing relationships with key leaders at LLM development companies, leading the end-to-end partnership lifecycle including deal negotiation and execution, and collaborating with internal teams to align on LLM partnership priorities and develop innovative solutions for developers.

Skills

AI partnerships
Business Development
Code Security
Code Quality
Developer Productivity
Open Source Technologies
Programming Languages
Frameworks
Infrastructure Technologies

Sonar

Tools for code quality and security

About Sonar

SonarSource provides tools aimed at improving code quality and security for software developers. Its main products include SonarLint, an IDE plugin that gives real-time feedback on code quality; SonarQube, a self-managed solution for comprehensive code analysis and reporting; and SonarCloud, a cloud-based service that offers similar features with the convenience of cloud management. SonarSource operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access its tools through annual subscriptions or usage-based pricing for cloud services. The company serves over 400,000 organizations worldwide, emphasizing the importance of writing clean, maintainable, and secure code. SonarSource's goal is to promote the philosophy of "Clean Code," which enhances the efficiency of development teams and improves the security and reliability of software applications.

Key Metrics

Vernier, SwitzerlandHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$444.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tidelift acquisition may cause integration challenges, disrupting Sonar's operations.
Cultural challenges may affect the partnership with Adactin in Australia.
New distribution agreement with QBS Software may lead to channel conflicts.

Differentiation

SonarSource supports over 30 programming languages, offering broad compatibility for developers.
SonarLint provides real-time feedback in IDEs, enhancing code quality during development.
SonarQube and SonarCloud offer comprehensive code analysis, ensuring high standards for codebases.

Upsides

Sonar's acquisition of Tidelift enhances its open source software security capabilities.
Partnership with Adactin expands Sonar's reach in the Australian market.
Integration with AI-driven tools boosts Sonar's code quality assessment efficiency.

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