Senior Engineering Manager — Proton
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland, Paris, France
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right .
In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives!
- Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
- Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right .
Application process
- That means a track record of building and scaling customer facing mobile applications, in B2C or B2B, for millions of users on iOS and/or Android.
- Beyond technical depth, our Engineering Managers bring strong people management skills, clear communication, a business mindset, and genuine empathy for customers. Requirements:
- Experience leading and growing engineering teams of 10+ engineers in a fast-paced product environment.
- Proven success managing fully remote and/or distributed engineering teams, with strong operational and communication practices.
- Demonstrated ability to partner closely with Product and Design on strategy, roadmap planning, prioritization, and execution.
- Comfortable challenging assumptions, driving alignment, and translating ambiguity into high-quality product delivery.
- Strong technical foundation in mobile engineering, with deep expertise in Swift, Kotlin, and/or Rust.
- Hands on technical leader with experience in mobile architecture, debugging, release management, app performance, and engineering trade offs.
Contacts
- Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe.
- 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 [email protected].
- Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates.
- We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.
- To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page . LI-ONSITE
Company and context
- Our 700+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds.
- We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics.
- If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it.
- Join us and do work you can truly be proud of.
- Check our open-source projects here ! Purpose of the role:
- Proton is growing fast as more people worldwide seek greater control over their online privacy.
- To support that growth, we're hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team on one of our upcoming products.
- You'll join the engineering leadership team, helping turn technical strategy into execution and contributing to a more privacy centric internet.
- We're looking for an Engineering Manager with a strong mobile focus.
- Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input.
Additional details
- Check our open-source projects here ! Purpose of the role:
- Beyond technical depth, our Engineering Managers bring strong people management skills, clear communication, a business mindset, and genuine empathy for customers.
- Experience operating in a high-velocity mobile development environment, with a strong focus on release predictability, engineering excellence, app quality, and disciplined execution. What we are looking for:
- Demonstrated ability to balance speed, quality, and high engineering standard in fast paced environment.
- Experience in applying AI in sustainable manner in the development and test process.
- Read more about our impact here .
- Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know. Candidate Privacy Notice
- To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page .
Notes and original content
- Check our open-source projects here !
- Purpose of the role:
- Requirements:
- Experience operating in a high-velocity mobile development environment, with a strong focus on release predictability, engineering excellence, app quality, and disciplined execution.
- What we are looking for:
- Bonus points for:
- What We Offer
- Compensation:
- Paris: 83,000
- Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Proton offer for this role?
Proton lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Geneva, Switzerland, Paris, France. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Proton offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Proton during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Proton?
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