Java R&D Software Engineer - Leuven

Posted:
8/27/2024, 12:17:52 AM

Location(s):
Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium ⋅ Flemish Brabant, Belgium

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Passionate about software engineering, compiler technology and Java? Are you excited to solve challenging problems and build cool software that is used on billions of devices? Join our Java team!

 

Our technology

We develop the successful open-source project ProGuard and the cutting-edge security product DexGuard. Using compiler technology, obfuscation, encryption, and optimization techniques we make Java and Android applications smaller, faster, and more hardened against reverse engineering and tampering.   

 

Required skills

  • Deep knowledge of Java
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role

Useful skills

  • Experience with Linux
  • Interest in low level programming
  • Knowledge of compiler technology (Java bytecode, complex application processing) or knowledge of obfuscation or optimization technologies
  • Knowledge of information security
  • Experience with reverse engineering and the commonly used tools
  • Familiarity with Android and the Android build tools: Gradle, ProGuard...

 

Profile

We are looking for a Master in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience) with good verbal and written communication skills in English.

 

Team

Guardsquare is a software product company with small international teams that solve challenging problems and create high quality products. You will be part of the team working on our open source product ProGuard, our commercial product DexGuard, and new products based on Java technology. This will give you a ton of opportunities to have a direct impact on the products, features and workflow. New techniques you come up with for the next wave of optimization and hardening could potentially be in use at really big companies within a couple of weeks (among our customers are many of the biggest payment processors, banks, social media companies…). Every team member designs, develops, maintains and improves our software and provides  email support to our customers. They also get the opportunity to research the latest compiler and mobile security technology.

 

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.

 

So, what are you waiting for? Join us! 

You can apply for this opportunity by filling out the application form below! 

 

 

About Guardsquare

 

Guardsquare offers the most complete approach to mobile application security on the market. Built on the open source ProGuard technology, Guardsquare’s software integrates seamlessly across the development cycle. From app security testing to code hardening to real-time visibility into the threat landscape, Guardsquare solutions provide enhanced mobile application security from early in the development process through publication.

More than 900 customers worldwide across all major industries rely on Guardsquare to help them identify security risks and protect their mobile applications against reverse engineering and tampering.

Guardsquare is based in Leuven (Belgium) with offices in Gent (Belgium) Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany).

Guardsquare

Website: https://www.guardsquare.com/

Headquarter Location: Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Employee Count: 51-100

Year Founded: 2014

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Series A

Industries: Developer Tools ⋅ Internet of Things ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Security ⋅ Software