Partner Program Manager

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Partner Program Manager

Partner Program Manager

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Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Security • Software
Sonar is the trust & verification layer for AI and agentic coding and the industry standard for automated code review.
The Role
The Partner Program Manager will design and manage a tiered partner program focusing on value-added systems for partner rewards enablement and performance analytics.
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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.


 
Role Overview
 
As our Partner Program Manager you will be the architect and operator of the ecosystem that scales our reach. We need someone who understands the partner journey and can build a value-based program that rewards technical excellence brand awareness community contribution and services depth as much as it rewards revenue.
 
You will design the incentives manage the infrastructure (PRM) and ensure our partners ranging from boutique DevSecOps VAR’s to Global SIs and Distribution have a frictionless experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program Design & Evolution: Architect and maintain our tiered partner program transitioning from traditional volume-based metrics to a value-added system (rewarding certifications lead-gen and technical mastery).
  • Partner Enablement: Collaborate with the Enablement team and Engineering/Services teams to create technical and sales onboarding paths service creation and certification tracks.
  • Incentive Management: Design and manage referral fees co-marketing funds (MDF) and performance-based rebates that align with our strategic goals.
  • Tooling & Operations: Own the Partner Relationship Management (PRM) platform. Automate the "value" tracking deal registration and tier advancement processes to ensure a "self-service" feel for partners.
  • Ecosystem Marketing: Partner with Product Marketing to create "Partner-in-a-Box" kits ensuring partners can articulate our technical value proposition to their clients.
  • Performance Analytics: Define and track KPIs such as Partner-Sourced Revenue Partner-Influenced ACV and the "technical health" of our partner base.
  • Gamification: Create Own and Manage sales and technical incentives to drive focused technology and GTM offerings.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 5+ years in Channel/Partner Program Management within the SaaS vendor. Experience with Developer Tools space (e.g. Cloud DevOps Security or Data) and advantage.
  • Internal Communication: While technical expertise isn't a requirement you will need to comfortably navigate Sonar's internal ecosystem and collaborate with key stakeholders to guarantee company-wide participation in the program.
  • Operational Mindset: Experience building or managing a value-based loyalty/incentive system is a massive plus.
  • Systems Fluency: Proficiency with Salesforce and PRM tools (e.g. Impartner Channel Mechanics Allbound etc).
  • External Communication: A key resource and thought leader for the Sonar program confidently presenting and articulating the Partner Program to essential partners and offering necessary support.

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 [email protected]

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date. 

We do not currently support visa candidates in the US. 

Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered. 


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 [email protected]

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date. 

We do not currently support visa candidates in the US. 

Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years in Channel/Partner Program Management
  • Experience with Developer Tools space (e.g. SaaS Cloud DevOps Security or Data)
  • Proficiency with Salesforce and PRM tools

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Sonar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off BreadthPTO is positioned at 23 days for U.S. employees with additional days added at 5 and 10 years. Time off is highlighted as a strong aspect of the package.
  • Retirement SupportA 401(k) with a 4% company match that vests from day one provides clear long‑term savings support.
  • Healthcare StrengthEmployer contributions are described at roughly 90% of employee premiums (about 60% for dependents) for medical dental and vision alongside employer‑paid life and disability insurance.

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The Company
HQ: Austin TX
800 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Sonar provides the essential verification layer for the AI-driven development era ensuring all code—whether human-written or AI-generated—is code you can trust.Today AI coding tools are generating explosive volumes of code. This has created an "engineering productivity paradox" : faster code writing doesn't automatically lead to faster safer software delivery. The new bottleneck is verification.Sonar solves this. Integrating code quality and code security into a single platform (SonarQube) Sonar is the foundation for high performance software engineering analyzing over 750 billion lines of code daily to ensure applications are secure reliable and maintainable. As an independent verification platform Sonar enables organizations to securely develop at the speed of AI. We are driven by a deep belief in our people a commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to delivery. We operate as a united group where our collective success is the sum of each individual's contributions. Our company culture is driven by the values of CODE: Committed Obsessed Deliberate & Effective. This mindset reflects our culture of creativity collaboration and pride in the work we do. Rooted in the open source community Sonar’s solutions support over 35 programming languages frameworks and infrastructure technologies. Today Sonar is used by 7M+ developers worldwide including ServiceNow Booking.com Deutsche Bank AstraZeneca and Ford Motor Company.Sonar is headquartered in Geneva Switzerland with additional offices in Austin Texas; Bochum Germany; London Singapore and Tokyo. The company is rapidly growing with over 800 employees!Join us in our mission to solve the trillion-dollar challenge of bad code!

Why Work With Us

We are a product-first company with a people-first culture. Every employee has the opportunity to grow and learn. We promote from within provide regular feedback and professional development opportunities value the right to fail along with respect and kindness and work with team members to achieve their full potential.

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