Associate Director of Engineering

Job Description

Truecaller is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering to lead its Search team in Stockholm, Sweden. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, and driving engineering initiatives. The Associate Director will collaborate with the VP of Engineering and the business unit lead to align engineering efforts with business objectives.Truecaller is a global caller ID and spam-blocking service with over 450 million active users per month. The Search team is responsible for vital features such as caller identification, spam protection, name accuracy, and fraud protection.Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead Android, Backend, QA, and data disciplines within the Search team.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making for the engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and technologies.
• Collaborate closely with the business unit lead and VP of Engineering.
• Ensure high-quality software delivery and adherence to best practices.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams, preferably in mobile app development.
• Strong technical background in backend systems (JVM-based or similar).
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Solid understanding of mobile CI/CD pipelines and release management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days of paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Private health insurance
• Parental leave top-up
• Pension contribution
• Udemy membership
• Free gym membership