Manager, Developer Advocacy and Content (copy) at Sonar

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Software Development, Developer ToolsIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced and empathetic leader capable of building, mentoring, and guiding a Developer Advocacy and Content team
  • Ability to connect with developers across diverse channels, including major conferences, technical videos, live streams, and tutorials
  • Strategic thinker to shape market perception and success of code quality and code security solutions
  • Skills to act as a central connector between product and go-to-market teams to drive company growth
  • Capability to empower team and organization to communicate authentically about products with developers
  • Understanding of Sonar's technology (static code analysis, SCA, AI-powered code fixes, secrets detection) to translate into compelling value for technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a team of developer advocates and developer content creators
  • Lead the development and execution of a data-driven technical content strategy
  • Guide team in creating insightful blog posts, authoritative whitepapers, practical how-to guides, and engaging video content to establish thought leadership and fuel demand generation
  • Define and guide team's communication of compelling product positioning and messaging that articulates unique value

Skills

Developer Advocacy
Content Creation
Community Building
Open Source
Technical Writing
Public Speaking
Developer Relations
Social Media
Blogging

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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