Engineering Director

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default. At Proton, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of democracy. Since our inception in 2014, we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions worldwide, ensuring access to privacy, security, and freedom online. Our journey began with Proton Mail, the largest secure email service globally, and has since expanded to include Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their personal data, break away from Big Tech’s invasive practices, and defeat censorship.

Proton is a profitable company that does not rely upon VC funding, supporting over 100 million user accounts with a growing team of over 500 people from more than 50 countries. We value intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in our hiring. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online. Hiring at Proton is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired. You will have the opportunity to work with many of the world’s top minds in their fields.

Purpose of the role: Proton continues to grow rapidly as increasing numbers of people across the globe seek greater privacy controls of their information online. To accelerate our growth, we are seeking a senior leader to drive engineering for one of our many existing or upcoming Products. This role involves setting and executing technical strategy, team management, and working closely with senior product managers to ensure high-velocity delivery of new products.

What you will do:

• Setting technical direction and vision for one of our Products
• Lead technical design and platform discussions
• Drive continuous improvement in DevSecOps practices
• Hold yourself and team accountable for timely delivery of scalable, quality-focused user experiences and features
• Develop efficient processes, and motivate your team to operate with high velocity, ownership, and accountability
• Lead through others, and develop the next generation of engineering leaders at Proton
• Inspire, coach, and develop your teams
• Optimize your organizational structure, and continuously raise the bar on hiring
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, and advance your long-term platform and engineering vision
• Contribute to Proton’s technology and open source communities
• Foster an inclusive and diverse environment for your team

Our Tech stack includes applied cryptography (PGP, TLS, etc.), REST APIs, event architectures, HTTP networking, SQL, Redis, PHP (Symfony), Rust, Python, iOS, macOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin, Jetpack), Web (Typescript, React), Desktop (C#, Swift), Infrastructure: MySQL / Ceph.

We need you to have:

• Experience in software engineering in progressively complex roles
• Experience directly leading and managing engineers
• A history of collaboration with senior leaders in engineering, product on developing technical and product strategy
• Great empathy and collaboration skills, and even greater resilience
• A curious, passionate, and growth-oriented mindset
• Deep experience as a hands-on software engineer creating well-crafted, maintainable systems
• Mobile-first background (ideally former mobile developer)
• Practical experience leading DevOps and SRE initiatives and driving best practices
• Experience with cryptography preferred

What We Offer:

• Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in multiple locations.
• Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role.
• Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.
• Transport: We support our employees with transport costs.
• Stock Options: You get stock options when you join us.
• Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours.
• Learning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth.
• Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans and competitive retirement savings options.
• Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.