Threema is the world's best-selling secure messenger for both private users and businesses. Since 2012, we have been working tirelessly to ensure that our users can communicate freely without worrying about their privacy. Our growing user base includes millions of private customers and thousands of businesses and organisations from all over the world.
Due to our strong growth, we are looking for a
Head of Software Engineering (m/f/x) (80-100%)
Your Tasks
As Head of Software Engineering at Threema, you will be responsible for product engineering. This includes both technical responsibility and team leadership:
Leadership of the Software Engineering department with 20+ developers across six teams
Leading cross-team projects
Responsibility for the technical roadmap
Close collaboration with the CTO and Head of Product as part of the product process
Promoting an agile and innovative development culture
Coaching and mentoring
Hiring new talent
With your expertise and extensive experience, you will contribute new ideas to the engineering team and accompany us on our journey from a small to a medium-sized company.
Your Skills
A degree in computer science or comparable education
Minimum of five years of experience leading technical teams in software development
Minimum of ten years of experience in software development and architecture
Ability to identify the right people for the team during the hiring process
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Analytical and strategic thinking
Ability to find the right balance between high quality and pragmatism, depending on the context
Positive mindset and the ability to inspire a team to work toward a shared goal and roadmap
Good written and spoken German and English
What We Offer
A young and motivated team with flat hierarchies and straightforward communication
Opportunity to work on many different projects and improve and define processes
Work-life balance: flexible working hours and the option to work from home two days a week
Option to work from anywhere for two weeks per year
Opportunity to take unpaid leave
You can choose your own hardware (macOS or Linux)
Public transport discount or access to free parking
A fitness room and a table tennis table
Internal German or English courses
A great coffee machine :-)
Regular events and drinks receptions
The good feeling of contributing to the effective protection of the privacy of millions of people
Place of work: Pfäffikon SZ (Greater Zurich Area) / hybrid
Start date: Immediately or by agreement
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application documents