Senior Security Engineer

Full Timesenior

Austin, TexasPosted 5 weeks ago

Role Overview

Sonarsource is hiring a Senior Security Engineer. This is a full-time role in Austin, Texas. Part of Sonarsource's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Security roles is $150k-$178k (based on 16 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Who is Sonar?

Sonar is driving the future of agent-centric software development. As the leader in AI code review and verification, 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,Booking.com, 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 world’s 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 you’re 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

As a Senior Security Engineer in Austin, you will provide senior-level expertise to leadership, engineering, and Go-To-Market teams while assisting with incident response when necessary. Your primary focus will be partnering with infrastructure and product teams to implement secure-by-design architecture, practical security automation, and advanced vulnerability management.

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How do I apply for the Senior Security Engineer position at Sonarsource?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Sonarsource. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Senior Security Engineer position at Sonarsource located?

This position is based in Austin, Texas. Sonarsource has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Security Engineer at Sonarsource earn?

Sonarsource has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Security Engineer role at Sonarsource posted?

This role was posted on June 3, 2026 (36 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Security Engineer role at Sonarsource require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Sonarsource lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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