Sonar Acquires AutoCodeRover For AI-Powered Software Development
Singapore, 10th March 2025 – Visualize a world in which software programmers spend less time writing new and innovative things and more time dealing with bugs and legacy code. This is the very vision of Sonar, a worldwide authority on code security and code quality solutions, when it recently made the acquisition of AutoCodeRover, a cutting-edge AI agent platform by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
AutoCodeRover is a groundbreaking technology that integrates top-of-the-line Large Language Models (LLMs) with supercharged code search features to facilitate automation of most critical steps of the software development life cycle, including debugging, issue fixing, and code restructuring. This results in developers solving real-world engineering problems more quickly, speeding up the software development process and time-to-market.
By automating routine tasks, AutoCodeRover enables developers to dedicate more time to innovation and creative problem-solving, accelerating the delivery of high-quality applications, as noted by Prof. Abhik Roychoudhury, co-founder of AutoCodeRover.
“At Sonar, we are committed to helping developers build better, faster by embracing new technologies and tools, like agentic AI,” said Tariq Shaukat, CEO of Sonar. “The work done by Professor Roychoudhury and the whole AutoCodeRover team is fundamentally redefining what it means to be a software engineer.” This acquisition not only enhances Sonar’s capabilities but also marks a significant investment in AI-driven software development, allowing millions of developers and enterprises to accelerate development, improve code reviews, lower development costs, and focus more on creating and building.
The partnership between Sonar and NUS is also creating new opportunities in Singapore. Sonar is establishing an R&D team in Singapore, and 15 R&D roles will be created between 2025 and 2026. Dr. Ridwan Shariffdeen, CEO and co-founder of AutoCodeRover, will lead the team. Prof. Roychoudhury will serve as Sonar’s Senior Advisor, guiding AI-based software and security of AI-based code. “This partnership is a win for both NUS and the broader tech ecosystem in Singapore,” he said. “Not only are we creating R&D jobs locally, we are also transitioning NUS’ cutting-edge research in AI and Software Engineering for software developers.“
As AutoCodeRover is integrated into Sonar’s ecosystem, developers can work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Creating innovative technologies that transform industries and improve lives as the world embraces AI-enabled solutions, NUS remains at the forefront of innovation. This isn’t just about technology; it’s about allowing developers to do what they want to do-build new and exciting things.
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