Engineering Manager / Engineering Manageress

Who is Sonar?

Sonar helps prevent code quality and security issues from reaching production, amplifies developer productivity with AI assistants, and enhances the developer experience through streamlined workflows. By analyzing all code—whether developed by internal teams, generated by AI, or sourced from third parties—Sonar ensures the creation of secure, reliable, and maintainable applications. Rooted in the open-source community, Sonar supports over 30 programming languages, frameworks, and infrastructure technologies. Today, more than 7 million developers and 400,000 organizations worldwide, including the DoD, Microsoft, NASA, MasterCard, Siemens, and T-Mobile, utilize Sonar.

At Sonar, we are committed to building exceptional products supported by strong internal teams and a rich company culture. We uphold high standards and hold each other accountable for integrity, positivity, dedication, empathy, and passion every day. We make deliberate decisions with clarity of intention while maintaining a sense of urgency to act swiftly. Operating as One Team, we strive to achieve our goals collectively.

At Sonar, CODE is not just an acronym—it’s a mindset that shapes our daily operations.

Why You Should Apply

At Sonar, we are a team of brilliant, motivated professionals dedicated to supercharging developers to build better and faster. Our mission focuses on continuous improvement in code quality and security while reducing developer toil, allowing our teams to focus on what they love. We address the root of problems rather than just the symptoms—for all code, whether it's developer-written, AI-generated, or sourced externally.

We cherish a dynamic culture with a diverse global workforce and hubs in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. Every team member contributes to a product they take pride in, loves their work, and feels energized by their peers. We are deeply rooted in the open-source community, passionately committed to our mission: supercharging developers to build better and faster.

The Impact You Will Have

As an Engineering Manager at Sonar, you will lead a squad of 5-10 developers to build, automate, and operate software used by millions of Sonar customers worldwide. You will be responsible for the professional growth and development of your team, fostering a high-performance engineering culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of the squad's annual and quarterly objectives in close collaboration with the Product Management team.
• Contributing to and overseeing technical architecture and engineering direction.
• Collaborating with engineering manager peers to instill engineering best practices across SonarSource.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to address any critical system issues outside regular hours.

What You Will Do Daily

• Lead and manage a team of Engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Ensure engineers are equipped to deliver monthly releases of SonarQube.
• Assist engineers in building a platform for other functional squads.
• Uphold high engineering standards and accountability within the team.
• Promote a culture of feedback, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Align teamwork with product management to develop a clear vision that aligns with company strategy.
• Ensure the squad tracks sprints and progress effectively.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery.
• Participate in recruitment efforts to attract talented engineers to the team.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new team members.
• Model company values, including humility and servant leadership.

The Experience You Will Need

• 8+ years of software development or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of software testing.
• A developer mindset with experience in the coding lifecycle and secure code production.
• Advanced knowledge of the Java ecosystem and a solid understanding of the DevOps mindset.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language and development environment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role with a proven track record.
• A growth mindset and passion for helping individuals and teams realize their potential.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capability to identify problems clearly and articulate them effectively.
• Proficiency in delivering constructive feedback and fostering a healthy resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to work autonomously while remaining open to feedback from team members.
• A willingness to challenge personal boundaries and grow continuously.

Why You Will Love It Here

Our unique culture and mission differentiate us. We foster a dynamic work environment that values respect, kindness, and the ability to learn from failure. Great people create a great company; therefore, we emphasize interpersonal skills alongside technical expertise while maintaining a friendly atmosphere.

We offer a flexible work policy, encouraging a balance between in-office and remote work. Teams can enjoy three in-office days and two remote days weekly, while some locations operate fully remotely. We are also committed to continuous education, equipping our employees with the skills necessary for today’s evolving landscape.

As a leading company in our field, our products and services are only as strong as the individuals behind them. We embrace transparency through regular updates on our organization's growth and achievements.

Benefits of Working With Sonar

• Generous PTO allocations, starting with 27 days for employees based in the Geneva region, along with additional days based on seniority.
• Substantial pension contributions, covering 60% of total costs.
• Annual company growth bonus.
• Sustainable transportation options, including a 60% refund on annual transportation subscriptions.
• A global workforce representing over 35 unique nationalities.
• Annual company kickoff events for relationship building and goal setting.

We Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sonar, we embrace diversity as our strength. Our global team respects various backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. Sonar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All employment offers at Sonar are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference verification prior to the start date.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.