Principal UX Designer at Sonar

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge in UX as a reference point, serving as a thought leader
  • Ability to deliver with predictable cadency and continuously coach others
  • Experience leading through vision adoption and executing mandates
  • Specialist understanding/knowledge in UX topics and driving project execution to closure
  • Proven track record of setting examples, being a thought leader, or bringing thought leaders
  • Capability to aim for long-term objectives while owning immediate delivery
  • Takes full responsibility for problems, with continuous self-evaluation of strengths/weaknesses
  • Skilled at influencing others and seeking subject-matter experts for solutions
  • Comfortable in tech-heavy environments with engineers and product managers in cross-functional trios
  • Ability to navigate complexity of software development terminology and taxonomy
  • Experience delivering product experiences to knowledgeable, pragmatic software engineering audiences
  • Understanding of autonomy and responsibility as the first UX copywriter at this level
  • Technical skills: Interaction design, Systems thinking, Qualitative and quantitative research, Information Architecture
  • Soft skills: Communication, Critical thinking, Planning, Leadership, Adaptability, Negotiation

Responsibilities

  • Connect with leadership and plan global projects driving the platform’s experience direction
  • Shape the UX craft by influencing processes, tools, and frameworks for scalable, usable, engaging product experiences
  • Identify new global topics through problem discovery and pair on business-related problem discovery
  • Drive various stages of product development: map initiatives, define, plan, evaluate, and collaborate on solutions
  • Support teams during implementation of product changes and improvements
  • Drive assessment of product changes post-launch, measuring impact against initial plans
  • Drive or support breaking down objectives into feasible, valuable, timely delivery plans and roadmaps
  • Work alongside Design Ops and Design System to support UX craft

Skills

UX Design
Design Leadership
User Experience
Coaching
Vision Adoption
Project Execution
Thought Leadership
UX Maturity

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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