VP Engineering

VP of EngineeringLocation: Leuven (BE) – with close collaboration across Munich and other European hubs Build the Category Leader in Mobile App SecurityGuardsquare is the global leader in mobile application protection. We protect 1000+ customers across 85+ countries, securing more than 6 billion mobile devices worldwide. With a team of ~200 people, we are now entering an ambitious new chapter.Our goal is bold: become the undisputed category king in mobile application security in the next 5 years. To achieve this, we are seeking an exceptional VP of Engineering — a dedicated builder and people leader — to achieve our goals. The OpportunityYou will lead and scale an R&D organization of 100+ engineers, primarily in Leuven & Munich, with additional teams across other European hubs. You will focus on creating alignment and driving delivery across the various teams.Our complex, threat-driven domain—rooted in security research—requires comfort with ambiguity, guiding discovery, and ensuring execution without stifling innovation. You will shape the engineering organization for its next phase of international expansion and growth, building scalable structures while preserving our creative spirit. What You Will OwnLeadership & Culture Be the on-site energizer and leader for engineers, fostering a highly motivated environment. Instill a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and bias for action in R&D delivery. Lead with clarity, high standards, and act hands-on when necessary. Organizational Growth & Execution Evolve R&D into scalable, clearly-owned engineering groups tailored for complex, research-heavy product delivery. Lead hiring, talent development and efficiently integrate acquisitions. Ensure reliable, high-quality product delivery and predictable releases, balancing exploration with market needs. Platform & Strategy Advance a cohesive platform vision (protection, testing, threat telemetry, attestation). Maintain strong technical credibility and guide the pragmatic adoption of modern tooling, including AI-based tools. Partner closely with the CTO to co-design processes and translate strategy into execution.   Who You ArePassionate leader and builder, adept at scaling high-performing software engineering organizations in fast-growth environments. Excels at unifying engineers toward an ambitious, shared mission, energized by collaboration.Key Attributes: All-in Mentality: You will go above and beyond to build an engineering organization that consistently achieves excellence across all dimensions. Engineering Leadership Experience: Proven track record in leading and scaling software engineering teams. R&D Mindset: Experienced in R&D contexts where project outcomes evolve. Pragmatic: Focused on efficient, outcome-driven delivery in Agile environments.     What Guardsquare offers you A full time job with a competitive salary package You are provided with the tools & flexibility to develop yourself s...