AI Research Engineer
17 Apr 2025
Singapore
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
85 / 100
Offer value
Strong value due to the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and software engineering, with an emphasis on innovative projects and diversity.
- Innovative projects at the forefront of AI and software engineering
- Supportive and diverse work environment with hands-on opportunities
- A unique chance to publish research while enhancing real-world software impact
Pros
- Pioneering work in AI applications for software development
- Dynamic and diverse team culture which fosters innovation
- Involvement in meaningful projects with real-world impacts
Cons
- High expectations regarding research output and publication
- Fast-paced environment may entail high workload
- Specific technical skills required may limit applicant pool
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Flexible (Hybrid/In-office)
Good fit
- Mid to senior AI researchers and engineers
- Software developers interested in AI integration
- Candidates excited to work in diverse, innovative teams
Not recommended for
- Newcomers without relevant technical skills
- Those resistant to collaborative problem-solving
- Candidates seeking rigid structures with little variability
Motivation fit
Desire to integrate AI in software engineeringInterest in contributing to quality and reliability in codePassion for working in a supportive, innovative culture
Key skills
AI/ML techniquesSoftware EngineeringResearch collaborationPublication in peer-reviewed journals
Score: 85/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Why should I Apply:
At Sonar, we’re a group of brilliant, motivated, and driven professionals working hard to help organizations build responsible, secure, high-quality code quickly and systematically. We build solutions that don’t just solve symptoms of problems – we fix problems at the source – source code, to be specific.
We have a dynamic culture with employees worldwide and hub offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We believe team members should have the opportunity to come to work every day, work on a product they are proud of, love what they do, and feel energized by their peers. With our roots deep in the open source community, we’re all about the mission: provide solutions that deliver Clean Code.
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:
- Conduct applied research in integrating AI/LLM techniques with software engineering practices to improve code quality, testing, and software maintenance.
- Design and implement experimental prototypes to demonstrate feasibility of new methodologies.
- Training and fine-tuning LLMs (both commercial and open-source) to improve performance
- Implement and maintain pipelines to collect high quality large datasets to train/finetune LLMs.
- Prepare, analyze and preprocess large datasets of code used to train LLMs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including 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.
- 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
The skills you will demonstrate:
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience as a ML/AI/LLM Engineer, ideally 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.
- Familiarity with techniques for automated code generation, program synthesis, and software testing using AI/ML
- Experience in developing and prototyping in Python and R
- Understanding of software development processes and terminology.
- Excellent debugging, optimization skills, communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of reinforcement learning algorithms and experience with model training
- Experience in publishing research papers in top-tier conferences and journals
- 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 success. In an ever-changing industry, new skills are a must, and we're 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.
