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DevEx Engineering Lead
About Promon
Avdeling
Development
Locations
UK, EU, Oslo, Germany, Remote
Remote_status
Hybrid
Job Description
We are the world's leading Next-Gen Mobile App security company.
Promon operates at the center of innovation, emerging trends, and high-end mobile app security solutions. Some of the world's largest enterprises trust us to secure their apps from cyber threats. Working together, our global team makes the digital world safer and more secure, one app at a time. With more than a billion app users to protect, now is a fantastic time to join Promon. You'll be part of a vibrant culture and help drive our ambitious plans for the years ahead. Our headquarters is based in Oslo, Norway, and with our global footprint, we have employees and customers all over the world.
Drive the future of Developer Experience. Lead a high-impact team at the intersection of infrastructure, tooling, and software delivery. Champion technical excellence across platforms while empowering engineers to build with speed and confidence.
Lead Developer Empowerment & Innovation
- Lead efforts to remove friction from the developer journey by championing tools, infrastructure, and workflows that boost team productivity and satisfaction.
- Drive innovation across build systems, CI/CD, device labs, and toolchains—guiding teams in applying emerging tech like AI to scale impact.
Build & Empower High-Performing Teams
- Lead, coach, and grow a team of experts—fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Partner across engineering, QA, and platform teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes that move the needle.
Set Strategy & Technical Direction
- Define and lead execution of the Developer Experience strategy in close alignment with engineering and product leadership.
- Provide direction and oversight to specialized teams, ensuring their work supports broader technical and business goals.
Own Platform & Infrastructure Leadership
- Guide the development of scalable, cross-platform infrastructure and tooling—ensuring high performance, maintainability, and automation.
- Champion internal tooling as a product, leading teams to prioritize developer needs and deliver measurable improvements.
Drive Operational Excellence
- Lead initiatives to ensure the reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency of all DevEx services.
- Use data, feedback, and strategic foresight to evolve the DevEx function in step with organizational growth.
To be successful in this role, we believe you have:
🧭 Engineering Leadership – Proven experience leading technical teams across build systems, DevOps, infrastructure, or automation. Including experience managing senior specialists and guiding cross-functional initiatives.
🔧 Technical Depth – Deep understanding of software development lifecycles (especially C/C++ and Java/Kotlin, Rust), compiler toolchains, CI/CD systems (GitLab preferred), and infrastructure (Kubernetes, macOS hosts, physical device labs).
🧠 Strategic Thinking – Demonstrated ability to define and execute on complex roadmaps that support scalability, developer velocity, and alignment with engineering goals.
📈 DevEx Expertise – A strong product mindset applied to internal tooling and platforms. Experienced in measuring developer satisfaction and reducing friction through automation and system improvements.
🌍 Platform Agility – Experience supporting multi-platform environments, including Android, iOS/macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, and Windows. Knowledge of device management and distributed testing systems.
🤝 Collaborative Mindset – Strong communication skills and a proven track record of working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align goals and deliver results.
⚙️ Compiler & Toolchain Oversight – Ability to manage and strategize with compiler experts; familiarity with Clang/LLVM is a plus.
🧪 Test Infrastructure Mastery – Experience in automated test systems for mobile platforms (e.g., Espresso, XCUITest), as well as managing physical device infrastructure for large-scale testing.
In addition to the above, we are looking for a leader who is:
Thriving: You thrive on positivity and passion, always looking for opportunities and possibilities. You balance constructive feedback with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
Clear: You operate with efficiency and goal-orientation, agreeing on shared visions and setting well-articulated, measurable goals. You are an active listener who ensures understanding, while focus on the right tasks at the right time.
Adaptable: You embrace solution-focused adaptability, defining success clearly and being open to new ideas. You make timely decisions, trust your team, and strive to be trusted in return.
Accountable: You take responsibility for your actions, setting and achieving high standards. You link individual goals to the broader strategy, supporting your team and understanding that our collective success depends on each member's contributions.
Why you'll thrive as a Promoneer:
📱 At Promon you'll be at the forefront of game-changing technology, contributing to world-leading, future-focused innovations. Your contributions will help shape the future as we relentlessly pursue groundbreaking solutions that redefine industry standards.
⛷ With our Nordic values, you'll have a chance to immerse in a Nordic work culture renowned for innovation, flat hierarchy, and inclusivity.
📈 Promon is planning on significant growth in the coming years. While we are growing, so will you as we encourage and support your passion, curiosity, and goals!
🛡 You will work with some of the world's best app security experts and mobile security thought leaders.
🌎 Get inspired, chat with our fun and engaging international team - share travel stories, cultural differences, and strange things to eat, while learning more about the world!
🥳 We love to celebrate - whether it's birthdays, team wins, reaching milestones, or the joy of holidays, we embrace the spirit of celebration that brings our team closer together.
💪 We value Trust as the foundation of our relationships, foster Curiosity to drive innovation, infuse Humor into our daily work, and inspire Ambition to achieve excellence in all we do.
Where you'll work:
While we have our main office in Oslo, Norway, we’re open to remote work for the right candidate—no matter where you’re located. If you’re a great fit, let’s talk!
Employment at Promon is contingent upon a satisfactory verification of a general background check, including education and employment verification. Any background verifications will be obtained with written consent from the individual.
Promon is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.
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