Staff C++ Developer 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

  • Strong expertise in C++ development
  • Experience with Clang front-end
  • Knowledge of C and C++ code analysis, including issues like null pointer dereferences, memory leaks, dead code, and logic flow errors
  • Familiarity with coding standards such as CPP Core Guidelines and MISRA C++2023
  • Ability to work with mainstream C/C++ compilers: Clang, GCC, MSVC, and Arm
  • Passion for analyzing complex C++ code

Responsibilities

  • Take strong ownership of the team’s work and lead the execution of sprints to completion, including specifications, writing code and tests, reviewing peer code, validating features, and following up on user feedback post-release
  • Develop new and maintain existing features for the C and C++ code analyzer
  • Dive deep into the C++ language and contribute to guidelines for its effective use
  • Evolve analyzer understanding of code by creating better models and developing new rules
  • Interact with the Clang front-end and contribute back to it
  • Collaborate with Product Managers and peers to define new features and set priorities

Skills

C++

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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