Research Associate

Summary

Join Sonar, a company dedicated to building secure and high-quality code, as a Research Engineer. You will contribute to pioneering projects that advance AI in software engineering, developing novel algorithms and tools to enhance system performance, reliability, and flexibility. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of Sonar's AI products, enabling developers to focus on innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stay informed about AI/ML advancements, publish research findings, and participate in code reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience as a Research Engineer or Research fellow in Software Engineering
• Strong research background in AI, ML, and SE
• Experience working with generative AI technologies (e.g. GPT-4, BedRock)
• Experience in developing tools or frameworks that utilize AI/ML to enhance software development processes
• Experience in developing and prototyping in Python and R
• Understanding of software development processes and terminology
• Familiarity with techniques for automated code generation, program synthesis, or software testing using AI/ML
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts
• Excellent debugging, optimization skills, communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research in integrating AI/ML techniques with software engineering practices to improve code quality, testing, and software maintenance
• Design and implement experimental prototypes to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of new methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI researchers, software engineers, and product managers, to translate research findings into practical applications
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in AI/ML and software engineering to identify emerging trends and opportunities for innovation
• Publish research findings in leading academic conferences and journals, and present innovative work to the broader research community
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers/researchers
• Implement best practices from DevOps to maintain a readable codebase, testable infrastructure and documented research artifacts

Benefits

• Our culture and mission set us apart. We have a dynamic work culture that values respect and kindness – and embraces the right to fail (and get right back up again!). We believe that the best idea wins and everyone has a voice
• We believe that great people make a great company. We value people skills as much as technical skills and strive to keep things friendly and laid-back while still being passionate leaders in our domains. Our 550+ SonarSourcers from 33 different nationalities can relate!
• We embrace work-life balance. It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This is why we have a flexible work policy that includes remote and in-office hybrid work (minimum three days a week in the office - Monday/Tuesday/Thursday)
• We have a growth mindset. We love to learn and believe that continuous education is critical to our success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are a must, and we're happy to help our team acquire them