Field CTO

Sonarsource; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible comprehensive employee benefit package

23 days of PTO annually

401(k) plan with 4% company match

Fully paid parking

Monthly catered events

Job summary

Sonarsource is seeking a Field CTO to connect senior leadership with top enterprise technology leaders. This position requires extensive software development experience and proven strategic technology leadership in a major global enterprise.

The ideal candidate will engage in executive advisory, create high-impact content, and support strategic technology partnerships, among other responsibilities. This role offers a flexible benefits package and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development or related field.
• Proven senior strategic technology leadership at a major company.
• Deep expertise in SDLC, AI, and large-scale application security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic advisory conversations with CTOs and VP-level tech leaders.
• Represent Sonar at conferences and engage with industry analysts.
• Create high-impact technical content like whitepapers and blog posts.

Skills

Software development

Solutions architecture

Technical advisory

Communication skills

Customer-centric mindset

Job description

Overview

The Field CTO will serve as a strategic bridge between Sonar’s senior leadership and the world’s most sophisticated enterprise technology leaders. The role will focus on market evangelism and deep technical advisory to enhance Sonar’s brand reputation, influence product roadmap, and shape go‑to‑market strategy. Frequent travel to customer sites and Sonar’s offices worldwide is required.

Core Responsibilities

• Executive Advisory & Engagement – Conduct strategic advisory conversations with CTOs, Chief Architects, and VP-level technology leaders, helping them justify the technical path to measurable business impact with Sonar’s platform.
• External Thought Leadership & Brand Building – Represent Sonar at conferences, webinars, executive briefings, and engage with press and industry analysts.
• Executive Enablement & Partnerships – Leverage professional networks to facilitate strategic engagements for Sonar’s leadership, identify, develop, and support strategic technology partnerships, and orchestrate complex client initiatives.
• Technical Content Creation – Lead high‑impact technical content such as whitepapers, reference architectures, and advanced blog posts that showcase expertise across the SDLC.
• GTM Strategy & Product Feedback – Analyze industry‑specific trends, co‑create industry solutions, and provide executive insights to product management, GTM, and architecture teams to influence product roadmaps.
• Strategic Sales Support & Technical Validation – Support complex sales cycles with technical credibility, build customized architectural walkthroughs and proofs‑of‑concept that demonstrate Sonar’s value in real‑world environments.
• Internal Multiplier & Mentorship – Provide specialized mentorship and high‑level architectural guidance to TA and SE teams, and assist with top‑tier technical recruiting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development, solutions architecture, or a related field; proven senior strategic technology leadership (e.g., Divisional CTO, VP Solutions Architect) at a major global enterprise or leading technology company.
• Proven experience in a customer‑facing technical role such as Field CTO, Solutions Architect, or Technical Advisory within a major cloud provider or global technology institution.
• Deep expertise and thought leadership on SDLC, AI, large‑scale application security, and modern engineering practices.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into strategic business implications for C‑level audiences.
• Customer‑centric mindset with proven success in fast‑paced, high‑growth technology or SaaS environments; alignment with Sonar’s culture of high standards, urgency, and velocity.

Benefits

• Flexible comprehensive employee benefit package.
• Robust time‑off allocation – 23 days of PTO annually (pro‑rated), with additional time for sickness, life events, and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, fully vested on day one of participation.
• Fully paid parking in downtown Austin, Texas.
• Global workforce across 20+ countries representing 35+ nationalities.
• Annual global kick‑off event to build relationships and company goals.
• Monthly catered events and team gatherings.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Sonar is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures. We 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 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 submitted through agencies or third‑party recruiters will not be considered.