Join Truecaller – The place where innovation meets impact!
Truecaller's mission is to build trust in communication by making it safer, smarter, and more efficient. Born in Sweden, trusted by the world, and here’s why we stand out:
- We are trusted by over 450 million active users every month across 190+ countries
- We identify over 15 billion calls daily, helping users avoid spam and scams
- We are powered by a team of 450+ employees from 45+ nationalities
We always look for people who take initiative, own their work, and keep raising the bar. An entrepreneurial mindset matters here, especially when it turns bold ideas into real actions. We stay collaborative and focused, always searching for smarter paths forward. If you want to make an impact and grow with a team that inspires millions, you’ll fit right in.
The role:
We in the Messaging team own everything under the messaging domain at Truecaller. We build, transform, and optimize existing and new features to make messaging more reliable and secure for our users. With over 450 million users, we operate one of the world's largest Instant Messaging (IM) services. As a Senior Engineering Manager within the messaging team, you will manage a team of software engineers. You will also be responsible for day-to-day operations and strategic technical initiatives, serving as a key voice in shaping the team's technical and product direction. You'll guide the engineering team through the exploration, development, and implementation of new solutions and iterations.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and lead the team to ensure we build our product efficiently and effectively.
- Influence product priorities and scope, offering valuable input in decision-making.
- Communicate complex decisions clearly, weighing the pros and cons of different solutions.
- Mentor and guide engineers, helping them develop both technically and culturally.
- Leverage your experience to establish best practices across the engineering team and beyond.
- Drive project delivery by aligning with cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring the team has everything needed.
- Be hands-on, balancing strategic leadership with technical guidance to support the team.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, ensuring the team works with the best tools available.
- Build strong relationships and align efforts within the team and with external partners when necessary.
What you bring in
- 4+ years of relevant experience as an Engineering Manager or technical leader.
- 10+ years of experience in Android development.
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and ability to drive efficient development workflows.
- A strong passion for enhancing user experiences and contributing to product strategy.
- Solid understanding of the Android SDK.
- Experience with RESTful APIs.
- Proficiency in Kotlin, Coroutines, and Dependency Injection.
- A passion for coaching, mentoring, or managing engineers.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
It would be great if you also have
- Knowledge of performance optimization for Android applications.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and mobile observability tools.
What we offer:
We support growth through learning resources, leadership programs, mentoring, and real hands-on work. People can move between teams and projects to build new skills and keep things interesting. We offer clear internal mobility and a transparent path for progression, with leaders who stay involved and provide guidance throughout the year. In addition, you will benefit from:
- A comprehensive compensation package: We offer a competitive salary, 30 days of paid vacation, private health insurance, parental leave top-up, pension, and wellness contributions.
- Modern tools to do your best work: Choose your preferred computer and phone within our budget, so you can work comfortably and efficiently.
- A people-focused office culture: We value in-person collaboration and follow an office-first model, with some flexibility. Our offices offer a vibrant environment with opportunities to learn, connect, and recharge, from breakfast, lunch, and well-stocked snack stations and quiet spaces to team activities such as movie nights, tech meetups, and cultural events. There's something for everyone.
- Truecaller’s “Lab Days” offer a space for imagination: 5 times per year for 3 days, where everyone steps away from their normal tasks to explore new, bold ideas and build things they’ve always wanted to. It’s a space where curiosity leads the way, and prototypes take shape. Some concepts even make it into production, and a few have grown into real features used by millions today. Lab Days allow you to be creative, learn fast, and help shape Truecaller's future.
Come as you are:
Truecaller is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our products and our culture. No matter where you're from, what language you speak, or how you identify, we value what makes you unique and would love to get to know you.
Check out Life at Truecaller - Behind the code: https://www.instagram.com/lifeattruecaller/
Sounds like a great opportunity?
We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a background check.
We only accept applications in English.
