Software Engineer (C#) at Sonar

Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Proven track record in software development with a strong focus on C# and the .NET ecosystem
Excellent engineering skills and a good understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and agile methodologies
Fluency in source code quality and associated practices: clean code principles, tests (unit and functional), CI/CD, and code reviews
Experience with, or a strong interest in, AI-assisted coding — paired with the ability to systematically and critically assess the accuracy, reliability, usability, and security of AI-generated code
Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

Join the IDE Experience squad, responsible for the development of the SonarQube for IDE extensions; main focus on SonarQube for Visual Studio, including contributing to specifications, writing code and tests, reviewing peers’ code, validating features, and managing releases
Become an expert on the Visual Studio Extensibility SDK, pushing the boundaries of what can be done with its APIs
Regularly evaluate the latest approaches for assessing AI-generated code, share findings and best practices with the team, and actively contribute to a safety- and quality-first culture when integrating AI development assistance
Engage with the Open-Source community, other SonarSourcers, and the Support team and integrate their feedback
Foster continuous improvement within your squad by participating in retrospectives, sharing your technical expertise, and taking on a fair share of the team’s workload

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

C#Visual StudioVisual Studio Extensibility SDKSonarQubeIDE ExtensionsCode AnalysisUnit TestingCode ReviewFeature ValidationRelease Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What skills and experience are required for this Software Engineer role?

Candidates need a proven track record in software development with a strong focus on C# and the .NET ecosystem, excellent engineering skills with understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and agile methodologies, and fluency in source code quality practices including clean code principles, tests, CI/CD, and code reviews. Experience with or strong interest in AI-assisted coding is also required.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

The job description mentions hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany with employees worldwide, but specific remote or location policy details are not provided.

What is the company culture like at Sonar?

Sonar has a dynamic culture with employees worldwide, emphasizing a mission to provide solutions for Clean Code rooted in the open source community, where team members work on products they're proud of and feel energized by peers.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has expertise in C# and .NET, experience with Visual Studio Extensibility SDK, interest in AI-assisted coding, and a commitment to clean code practices, code reviews, and engaging with the open-source community.

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