Truecaller | Software Engineer – Android

Hej, Truecaller is calling you from Tel Aviv, Israel! Ready to pick up?

Truecaller transformed how we communicate when we launched in 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Our mission is to build trust everywhere by making tomorrow’s communication smarter, safer and more efficient. We focus on bringing smart services with big social impacts, like protecting people from fraud, harassment, and scam calls or messages. We identify new numbers from anywhere in the world and build a space for trustworthy conversations, for those that matter.

Truecaller is loved by over 320 million people around the world and is growing very rapidly across regions.

Who we are

• The world’s #1 caller ID and spam blocking service for Android and iOS.
• A team of +350 people from ~35 different nationalities, spread across our headquarters in Stockholm and offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Tel Aviv and Nairobi.
• Backed by some of the most prominent investors in the world such as Sequoia Capital, Atomico, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

We at Cloud Telephony team* are on a mission to enable AI-powered communication solutions for consumers and businesses through the Truecaller platform. The team will focus on creating cutting-edge cloud telephony solutions for consumers. The features the team will develop will affect the experience of hundreds of millions of users around the world directly, and will improve their daily interaction with their phone.

As a Senior Android Engineer in the Cloud Telephony team, you will be responsible for enabling and performing highly efficient application development, and improving the Truecaller service and app for the Android platform. You will be deeply involved in the whole cycle of product development, from idea generation to delivery.

What do we expect from you

• Strong knowledge of the Android SDK (minimum 2 years of experience)
• 1+ years of writing fluent code for Android in Kotlin
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience in working with Agile methodologies
• Ability to make the right compromises to maximize early value delivery without compromising on quality

What will you work on

• Write simple, understandable, testable, and efficient code with a focus on solid technical stability and great user experience
• Drive technical improvement by applying software craftsmanship in everyday work as well as by identifying and executing larger refactoring/improvement initiatives
• Implement unit tests within the team’s responsibility area
• Take responsibility in maintaining high engineering standards, commitment to the product and respect and attitude towards others
• Active participation in other parts of the development lifecycle, such as feature grooming, code reviews

It would be great if you also have

• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices as well as an eye for design
• VoIP applications experience
• Knowledge of gRPC
• A knack for performance and optimization
• And of course acts according to our values; Get shit done, Be helpful, Be fearless and Never give up

Life at Truecaller – Behind the code: https://www.instagram.com/lifeattruecaller/

Sounds like your dream job?

We will fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate, so please send your application as soon as possible. We are excited to hear from you, don’t hesitate to apply!

This position is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. We only accept applications in English.

*Please note that Cloud Telephony is a newly created team as the result of Truecaller acquiring the Israel-based company CallHero. More details will be provided during the recruitment process.

What we offer

• A smart, talented and agile team: An international team ~35 nationalities are working together in several locations and time zones with a learning, sharing and fun environment.
• A great compensation package: Competitive salary, 22 days of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours, pension, parental leave, advanced education fund, and first day of sick leave covered by us.
• Great tech tools: Pick the computer and phone that you fancy the most within our budget ranges.
• Do it your way: Hybrid workplace based in trust, with a Scandinavian balance, culture and mindset.
• Office life: Enjoy your days in the central office with a wide range of commodities and an exciting community.

Come as you are

Truecaller is diverse, equal and inclusive. We need a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs and experiences in order to keep building our great products. No matter where you are based, which language you speak, your accent, race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, etc. All those things make you who you are, and that’s why we would love to meet you.