Our mission at Sourcegraph is to make it so that everyone can code, not just ~0.1% of the population.
We are transforming how the world’s most important companies build software by industrializing development with AI. Today, most professional developers spend a disproportionate amount of time understanding code and performing repetitive, low-level tasks—leaving less time for innovation and meaningful impact.
We’re changing that. Sourcegraph brings AI-powered search and agents to the enterprise, helping teams automate the mundane and amplify what developers do best— solving hard problems and creating great products.
Here’s how we’re making a difference:
- Accelerating developers with AI agents that deliver insights and precision—enabling 5x faster test creation, 30% increase in merge requests, and saving 20 minutes per developer daily.
- Automating repetitive tasks, from remediating vulnerabilities (saving teams 1,000+ hours annually) to speeding up migrations that would take years to months.
- Enabling innovation by addressing complex problems like automated bug triage, vulnerability detection, and AI-driven code reviews seamlessly integrated into workflows.
Trusted by 7/10 top software companies by market cap, 4/6 top US banks and many of the companies leading global innovation, like Stripe, Indeed, Tesla, and 1Password, and with $225M in funding from investors like a16z, Sequoia, and Redpoint, we are building the tools that will define the next era of enterprise software development.
If you’re passionate about solving the hardest problems in software and shaping the future of technology, join us. Let’s build something extraordinary together.
Location
🌎 While we hire almost anywhere in the world, we have office hubs in select locations and expect this person to reside in San Francisco to be able to work from one of our office locations for several days per week.
Required locations:
- San Francisco, CA
We do not subscribe to “I do my best work when I work 40 hours a week.” People we hire at Sourcegraph believe that building outstanding things means working very hard — smarter and more hours than the competition.
Why this job is exciting
Imagine being part of a team where your work will redefine the coding experience for developers around the world. As a Software Engineer on the Cody Core team, you will work on Cody, an AI coding assistant that lives in your editor. You will work at the forefront of integrating advanced AI technologies into everyday coding practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to innovate and push the boundaries of what an AI coding assistant can achieve, all while working with a talented and passionate team. You'll have the chance to see your contributions directly impact developers, enhancing their productivity and transforming how they interact with their code.
📅 Within one month, you will…
- Familiarize yourself with Cody, understanding the architecture and the problems it solves for our users.
- Start contributing to our current focus areas by working on tasks related to the end-to-end user experience.
- Engage with your team members, learning from their experiences and sharing your insights to contribute to the project's direction.
📅 Within three months, you will…
- Be contributing actively to the world’s best coding assistant.
- Take ownership of smaller features and implement them, with a focus on improving user engagement and satisfaction.
- Begin to influence the project's future direction by providing insights based on your work and user feedback, collaborating closely with product management and design teams.
📅 Within six months, you will…
- Be fully ramped up and able to anticipate the needs of Cody users.
- Establish yourself as a key contributor to the team, known for your expertise in both the technical and product aspects of our work.
- Participate in initiatives that push the boundaries of what Cody can do, making coding more accessible and enjoyable for developers everywhere.
About you
You are a full-stack software engineer with at least 8 years of industry experience. You are comfortable with frontend and backend work as needed, can pick up frameworks quickly, and can deliver high-quality work.
Beyond your technical proficiency, you are a forward-thinking and adaptive contributor, ready to navigate a complex project. Your vision extends beyond code: you are passionate about the broader impact of your work on making coding accessible and enjoyable for a diverse global community. You actively seek out opportunities to challenge the status quo, drive meaningful change, and foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture. You are an experienced remote/async worker.
- 8+ years experience as a full-stack engineer
- Experience with Typescript or Go is required (both preferred)
- Familiarity with code intelligence tools and AI-assisted development platforms such as Sourcegraph Cody, GitHub Copilot, or similar
- Alignment with our values
- Growth mindset
Nice to haves:
- Experience writing extensions for one or more of the following: Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio, or Eclipse
- Familiarity with compilers, language server protocols, code intelligence, or related technologies
- Experience working closely with Product and Design teams
- Previous role in a startup environment, comfortable with rapid iteration and adaptable to shifting priorities
Level
📊 This job is an IC4. You can read more about our job leveling philosophy in our Handbook.
Compensation
💸 We pay you an above-average salary because we want to hire the best people who are fully focused on helping Sourcegraph succeed, not worried about paying bills. As an open and transparent company that values competitive compensation, our compensation ranges are visible to every single Sourcegraph teammate.
Your salary is determined by your pay band for the IC4 job level. For determining pay bands, we use a number of market and data-driven salary sources, along with your location zone, and target the high-end of the range to ensure we’re always paying above market regardless of where you live in the world. Both U.S. and international locations are divided into one of four zones, determined by the cost of labor index for each area. The salary for a successful candidate will be based on level, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location zone. Please note that the salaries below may be adjusted in the future.
💰 The target compensation for this role is based on the IC4 pay band for your zone.
- Zone 1: $215,000 USD
Please speak with a recruiter for additional information regarding zone locations.
📈 In addition to our cash compensation, we offer equity (because when we succeed as a company, we want you to succeed, too) and generous perks & benefits.
Interview process
Below is the interview process you can expect for this role (you can read more about the types of interviews in our Handbook). It may look like a lot of steps, but rest assured that we move quickly and the steps are designed to help you get the information needed to determine if we’re the right fit for you… Interviewing is a two-way street, after all!
We expect the interview process to take 5.5 hours in total.
👋 Introduction Stage - we have initial conversations to get to know you better…
- [30m] Recruiter Screen
- [15m] Hiring Manager Intro
🧑💻 Team Interview Stage - we then schedule an all-day onsite interview to delve into your experience in more depth and introduce you to members of the team, including cross-functional partners…
- [45m] Technical Screen / Resume Deep Dive
- [45m] Pairing Exercise
- [60m] Coding
- [45m] Systems Design
- [60m] Cross-functional Team Collaboration Interview / Values Interview
- [15-30m] Leadership with co-founder
- We check references and conduct your background check
Please note - you are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet, but didn’t get to meet during the interview process.
You can learn more about what it is like to work at Sourcegraph by reading our handbook.
We are an ambitious team who are collectively working hard to build the most influential company in the world. You can read more about our culture, competitive compensation and benefits here.
Sourcegraph is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds.
Sourcegraph participates in E-Verify for U.S. Employees.
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