Director in Development Management

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. In some cases, Proton’s services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk situations.

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 over 50 different countries. We value intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online.

We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. You will have the opportunity to work with many of the world's top minds in their fields, ranging from former international math and science olympiad winners to chess champions. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics.

To accelerate our growth, we are seeking a senior leader to drive engineering for one of our many existing or upcoming Products. As a key member of the engineering leadership team, you will shape the company’s technical strategy and contribute to Proton’s mission of creating a privacy-centric internet. Each product will have its unique challenges and areas of focus; nevertheless, we require all Engineering Directors for our Products to have a demonstrated track record of building and scaling customer-facing applications, in either a B2C or B2B context, for millions of users, across multiple platforms (mobile, desktop, backend systems and platforms).

In addition to technical expertise, Engineering Directors as senior leaders within Proton have excellent communication skills, a business mindset, and a strong sense of empathy for the end customers.

• Drive continuous improvement in our DevSecOps practices, and improve lead times and time to market while maintaining exceptional standards of product quality.
• Hold yourself and team accountable for timely delivery of scalable, quality-focused user experiences and features.
• Lead through others, and develop the next generation of engineering leaders at Proton.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, and advance your long-term platform and engineering vision.
• Contribute to Proton's technology and open source communities.

Experience in software engineering in progressively complex roles, a history of collaboration with senior leaders in engineering, product on developing technical and product strategy, and deep experience as a hands-on software engineer creating well-crafted, maintainable systems is essential. Practical experience leading DevOps and SRE initiatives and driving best practices is also required.

Bonus points for each of the following:

• Experience with performance tuning and scaling across client, backend, infrastructure.

Office First: You can also enjoy working from home up to 30% of the time, while enjoying great company during our three core days in the office.

Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals.

Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.

Transport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidising public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location.

Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.

We are committed to your professional growth. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.

Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs are also provided.

Proton is a community-first organization, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input. Over 100 million people trust and support Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do.

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, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG, your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at careers@proton.