Developer Content Engineer

SonarSource • Austin, TX

75d • Remote

About The Position

As a Developer Content Engineer at Sonar, you will be the authentic voice that connects Sonar's products (SonarQube Server, Cloud, IDE, MCP Server, Advanced Security) to the global developer community. Your work will directly shape how practitioners using Sonar products—including developers, DevOps, and platform engineers—approach 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 in-depth tutorials, blogs, and engaging videos, you will enable millions of practitioners to write high quality, secure code. You won't just explain features; you will define the developer's journey with our products, establishing Sonar as an essential part of their SDLC workflow. This is a unique opportunity to blend your passion for building software with your talent for teaching, making a direct and lasting impact on how developers worldwide build the next generation of applications.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with SonarQube (SonarQube Cloud/Server, SonarQube for IDE) in production or development environments
• Strong software development or DevOps background with proficiency in some programming languages
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Experience with code quality, security, and testing concepts including SAST, DAST, code coverage, and vulnerability management
• Proven track record of creating technical content for developer audiences (provide portfolio/examples)
• Video creation and good speaking skills
• 2-5 years previous development experience is ideal, but experience working closely with developers is a fair substitute
• 2-3 years professional content creation experience or previous experience in Developer Relations Content role, or Developer Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Create SonarQube product content that enables developers
• Write, produce, and maintain a variety of high-impact technical content, including hands-on tutorials, in-depth blog posts, practical how-to guides, and engaging videos
• Develop comprehensive learning content and real-world project examples that guide developers from beginner to advanced users of Sonar's tools
• Demonstrate how to solve real-world problems by integrating SonarQube into CI/CD pipelines, identifying critical vulnerabilities, and improving overall code maintainability
• Build compelling, hands-on labs and workshops that allow developers to directly experience the value of our tools and best practices
• Act as an authentic, technical expert for Sonar on our blog, social media channels, and other developer forums
• Engage directly with the developer community to understand their pain points, gather feedback, and use those insights to shape your content strategy
• Monitor industry trends across software development, application security, and DevOps to ensure our content is always relevant, timely, and forward-thinking
• Work hands-on with Sonar's products every day, ensuring that all content, code samples, and configurations are technically accurate and practically useful
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to translate complex product capabilities into clear, actionable content
• Use analytics to measure content performance, understand what resonates with our audience, and use that data to optimize your strategy and future content
• Identify content gaps and propose content to fill them.

Benefits

• Flexible comprehensive employee benefit package
• 23 days of PTO per calendar year (on a pro-rated basis depending on your employment start date), with additional time provided for sickness, life events and holidays
• 401(k) plan with a 4% match, fully vested on day one of participation
• Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually
• Fully paid parking in downtown Austin, Texas
• Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities
• Annual kick-off event to build relationships and goals for the company
• Monthly catered events and team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees