CodeNext - Senior Software Engineer (Python) at Sonar

Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Passionate Python Developer
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), static analysis, and programming languages
  • Expertise in AI-driven projects, including supervised fine-tuning (SFT), direct preference optimization (DPO), reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Python-based tooling and infrastructure to support AI-driven solutions for code quality and security
  • Implement and optimize AI-focused experiments, creating robust systems to evaluate modern techniques, including fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), direct preference optimization (DPO), and reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF)
  • Develop prototypes grounded in cutting-edge research, testing innovations across the LLM development lifecycle—from data processing and model training to benchmarking
  • Directly influence AI-driven solutions by developing and refining tools that enhance code quality, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and production readiness

Skills

Python

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.

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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