AI Scientist
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Impact You Will Have
Our research program aims to achieve automated software evolution via analysis verification and test generation. Applications of repair studied in the program will include security vulnerability repair patch transplantation across versions of major software systems such as Linux as well as the use of agentic workflows to automate software evolution.
You will work on pioneering projects that advance the application of AI and ML within the realm of software engineering. This role offers the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research develop novel algorithms and contribute to the development of software tools that enhance system performance reliability and flexibility.
On a daily basis you will:
- Define and execute research directions that pushes the state of the art AI4SE techniques
- Lead research projects in integrating AI/ML techniques with software engineering practices to improve code quality testing and software maintenance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI researchers software engineers and product managers to translate research findings into practical applications.
- Work on curation of large datasets benchmarks across multiple SE problems and challenges
- 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.
The skills you will demonstrate:
- PhD (or equivalent) in computer science information technology engineering or related field.
- Strong research background in AI ML and/or SE with a solid publication record in A and A* level conferences/journals.
- Minimum of 2 publications in top-tier conferences or problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a research setting.
- Leadership experience working with junior researchers senior researchers and other collaborators
- Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts.
- Experience in developing tools or frameworks that utilize AI/ML to enhance software development processes.
- Experience with general-purpose languages such as Java C# C/C Python Rust
- Experience with techniques for automated code generation program verification program synthesis or software testing using AI/ML.
- Strong knowledge in state-of-the-art research in ML for Software engineering such as experience in Prompt Engineering Agentic Systems Chain of Thought applications
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda EC2 ECS SNS SQS and RDS is an advantage
- Experience using and configuring static analyzers as part of a research project
We Value Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
At Sonar we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds perspectives and cultures.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the precise results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date.
Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered.
Why you will love it here:
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 an ever-changing industry new skills are a must and were happy to help our team acquire them.
We prioritize Diversity Equity and Inclusion:
At Sonar we are a global workforce and recognize the value of different backgrounds and global cultures.
We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the clear results of a comprehensive background check conducted prior to the start date.
Please note that applications submitted through agencies or third-party recruiters will not be considered.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Bad code is risky business. AI-generated or written by humans, Sonar ensures top-tier code quality & security. Protect your organization from bugs and vulnerabilities that jeopardize customer trust, damage your reputation, and undermine developer experience.
