Director of Engineering

Build the Category Leader in Mobile App Security Guardsquare is the global leader in mobile application protection. We protect 1,000+ customers across 85+ countries, securing more than 6 billion mobile devices worldwide. As we enter an ambitious new chapter to become the undisputed category leader in mobile security, we are seeking a Director of Engineering to bridge the gap between high-level strategic vision and day-to-day tactical execution. In this role, you will scale our R&D organization while remaining deeply connected to the technology. You will oversee Engineering Leads and agile teams building our core products, such as iXGuard (C++/LLVM) and DexGuard (Java). The ideal candidate is a technical expert turned manager of managers who can translate bold company goals into concrete specifications, rigorous standards, and predictable software delivery. The Opportunity Working with our VP of Engineering and our Software Engineering Leads, you will lead a critical segment of our R&D organization. Our complex, threat-driven domain requires a leader comfortable with the ambiguity of security research who is comfortable with ambiguity in security research, but who can forcefully translate that research into clear technical specifications, rigorous agile practices, and reliable, high-quality code. What You Will Own • Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and grow a team of Engineering Leads, fostering a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and a bias for action. • Organizational Execution: Own the results delivered by your teams, ensuring predictable, high-quality product delivery and reliable releases that balance research with market needs. • Technical Strategy: Collaborate with Product Management and the VP of Engineering to translate business requirements into technical specifications and maintainable, scalable architectures. • Process Standards: Drive cross-team coding standards and testing practices, encouraging continuous improvement without stifling the creative spirit of R&D. Who You Are You are a passionate technical leader who has successfully transitioned from hands-on engineering to leading multiple teams in a fast-growth environment. You excel at unifying engineers toward an ambitious, shared mission. Requirements: • Masters in Computer Science with 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years as a manager of managers. • Leadership Depth: Proven track record of scaling R&D groups, setting performance goals, and achieving results through others in a fast-growth environment. • Technical Expertise: Strong fundamentals in Java or C++; experience with low-level programming is a significant asset. • Communication: Excellent English communication skills and a commitment to in-person leadership within a hybrid model in Leuven. What Guardsquare offers you • A full time job with a competitive salary package • You are provided with the tools & flexibility to develop yourself successfully • An international environment where you will interact with motivated & open colleagues with different backgrounds • A workplace where you can share and implement your ideas • A hybrid work policy, which helps guarantee an excellent work-life balance At Guardsquare, we take pride in being a diverse and multicultural company with team members representing numerous nationalities. We value different perspectives and opinions throughout the business which has contributed to our being the market leader in mobile application security. You will be part of a dynamic team that strives for excellence and focuses on continuous education and enhancement in skills. We encourage & empower our trusted colleagues to share their opinions, actively collaborate, and continue to learn and grow. Do you want to make a difference? What are you waiting for? Join us! About Guardsquare Guardsquare offers the most complete approach to mobile application security on the market, delivering the highest level of protection, with ease. Guardsquare integrates seamlessly across the full development cycle, from mobile app security testing and code hardening to real-time threat detection and API security. Guardsquare provides enhanced mobile application security across the entire development process. More than 1,000 customers worldwide across all major industries rely on Guardsquare to help them identify security risks and protect their mobile applications and SDKs against reverse engineering and tampering in the ever-evolving threat landscape. Guardsquare is based in Leuven (Belgium) with offices in Ghent (Belgium), Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany).