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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # R&D Team Lead - **Company:** Guardsquare - **Location:** Leuven, Belgium - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Mobile Application Software, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, System Programming, Software Security, Information Technology - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2780233788-rd-team-lead ## About the Role * Masters in computer science with 5+ years of experience, of which at least 3 as a Team Lead * Proven track record of achieving results with teams * Experience setting performance goals and performing appraisals * Previous experience with low level programming is an asset * Deep knowledge of Java or C++ is also a nice plus * A no-nonsense and pragmatic attitude, continuously raising the bar * Understanding the value of in-person leadership in a hybrid work environment ## Description Guardsquare is looking for Team Leads to join us in our Leuven office and lead one of our Leuven based iXGuard (C++/LLVM) or DexGuard (Java) teams. In this role you will be responsible for a team of about 5 to 7 software engineers working within an agile software development environment. The ideal candidate started their career technically and has a good understanding of software engineering within a high-tech start/scale-up, and grew into or is now ready for a team lead role. Responsibilities * Own the results delivered by your team. You lead day-to-day development; assign tasks, track progress, ensure timely delivery and high quality. * Mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and motivate the team to reach company and personal objectives. * Set coding standards and best practices for maintainable solutions. * Work with product teams to translate business needs into technical specifications. * Implement and enforce testing practices to deliver reliable software. * Encourage new ideas and own engineering processes to drive continuous improvement. * Represent Guardsquare's R&D values, its products and its culture. Requirements * Masters in computer science with 5+ years of experience, of which at least 3 as a Team Lead * Proven track record of achieving results with teams * Experience setting performance goals and performing appraisals * Previous experience with low level programming is an asset * Deep knowledge of Java or C++ is also a nice plus * A no-nonsense and pragmatic attitude, continuously raising the bar * Understanding the value of in-person leadership in a hybrid work environment 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 About Guardsquare Guardsquare offers the most complete approach to mobile application security on the market, delivering the highest level of protection, with ease. Guardsquare integrates seamlessly across the full development cycle, from mobile app security testing and code hardening to real-time threat detection and API security. Guardsquare provides enhanced mobile application security across the entire development process. More than 1,000 customers worldwide across all major industries rely on Guardsquare to help them identify security risks and protect their mobile applications and SDKs against reverse engineering and tampering in the ever-evolving threat landscape. Guardsquare is based in Leuven (Belgium) with offices in Ghent (Belgium), Boston (USA) and Munich (Germany). ## Related Videos - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) - [Is it still C#? 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