Software Technical Writer
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Job Summary
Who is Sonar
Sonar is driving the future of agent-centric software development. As the leader in AI code verification and governance we solve a critical problem: ensuring that software generated by AI-assisted developers or autonomous agents is reliable secure and maintainable.
Integrating seamlessly with Claude Code Codex Cursor GitHub Copilot Gemini and Devin we help over 75% of the Fortune 100 build trusted reliable compliant software. Customers who use Sonar are 44% less likely to report an outage due to AI-generated code.
We believe code verification is the critical missing link in the Agent-Centric Development Cycle (AC/DC). Industry giants like Nvidia ServiceNow Goldman Sachs AstraZeneca and Ford Motor Company count on us to provide independent explainable consistent review and governance of their AI-generated code via products like:
- SonarQube: The worlds leading AI code review and verification platform.
- SonarQube Foundation Agent: Currently topping the leaderboards for agentic software repair.
- SonarSweep & Sonar Context Augmentation: Providing the enterprise-grade context and constraints agents need to be truly effective.
Our team operates across global hubs in Austin Bochum Dubai Geneva London Singapore Tokyo and Washington D.C. We move with a mindset we call CODE:
- Committed to our customers and community.
- Obsessed with quality.
- Deliberate in our decisions.
- Effective as one team.
With over $400M in revenue and profitable fast-paced growth we are building the backbone of the AI software revolution. If youre hungry to have an impact want to build at a fast pace and ready to work at the forefront of AI we want to hear from you.
Position description
Were looking for a Senior or Staff Technical Writer to join the Sonar documentation team. We want someone who thinks like a developer writes like a communicator and builds documentation the same way engineers build software.Youll own developer-facing content across the SonarQube product suite: conceptual guides integration tutorials and release documentation. Youll work directly alongside engineers and PMs live in the same repos and PRs they do and be expected to catch a broken code sample the same way youd catch a grammatical error. Youll also shape how we think about documentation as a discipline owning tooling decisions defining style and structure and raising the bar for the whole team.
As a Software Technical Writer you will own developer-facing content across the SonarQube product suite. Your work will directly shape how practitioners using Sonar productsincluding developers DevOps and platform engineersapproach code quality and security. You will be the trusted expert translating complex capabilities into practical knowledge. By crafting compelling hands-on educational content such as conceptual guides in-depth tutorials how-to-guides etc to help enable millions of practitioners to write high quality secure code. You wont just explain features; you will define the developers journey with our products establishing Sonar as an essential part of their Agentic SDLC workflow. Youll also shape how we think about documentation as a discipline. You will influence tooling decisions help define style and structure and raise the bar for the whole team.
What you will do
- Plan write and maintain high-quality documentation for developer audiences: getting-started guides how-tos conceptual explanations and release notes
Work in a docs-as-code workflow authoring in Markdown submitting PRs reviewing diffs and running docs through the same CI pipeline as code
Use AI tools to accelerate research drafting and content auditing and take full ownership of the quality and accuracy of the output
Collaborate with engineers to document new features accurately and on time often working from specs early builds and code review comments
Verify and maintain code samples (in languages relevant to our integrations) to ensure they compile run and stay current with product changes
Audit and improve existing documentation for accuracy completeness structure and voice
Help evolve the teams style guide information architecture and content standards
Mentor other writers and serve as a technical resource for docs-adjacent questions from engineering
Experience you will need:
- Proven track record of creating technical content for developer audiences (provide portfolio/examples)
Fluency in a docs-as-code workflow: Markdown or similar markup Git (branching PRs rebasing) and working inside a repo as a first-class collaborator
Strong software development or DevOps background with proficiency in some programming languages
Fluency in a docs-as-code workflow: Markdown or similar markup Git (branching PRs rebasing) and working inside a repo as a first-class collaborator
Comfort using AI tools (Claude Codex Copilot etc.) to augment your workflow with a clear-eyed approach to validating AI-generated content
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and product teams to ship documentation alongside features
Strong instinct for information architecture: you know the difference between a tutorial a how-to a reference and a concept and when to use them
Nice to Have
Solid understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines
Experience writing documentation for the agentic SDLC
Experience with code quality security and testing concepts including SAST DAST code coverage and vulnerability management
Demonstrated ability to read write and debug code whether through writing verified code samples in technical articles a background as a developer or software engineer or equivalent hands-on experience
In-office culture
Were intentional about this. We believe the best teams are built in the room together. Three anchor days Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays create the collaboration rhythm that makes a hub office worth having.
Candidates need to be genuinely based in the location the role is posted if thats not where you are today were happy to support relocation for the right person.
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.
If you need any accommodation please reach out to us at emailprotected.
All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the 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.
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.
