Head of Growth — Proton
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
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
- When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy.
- We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.
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.
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.
- Check our open-source projects here . Purpose of the role
- We're looking for a Head of Growth to own product-led growth for Proton Mail & Calendar.
- The focus is on finding and building the mechanisms inside the product itself that drive activation, conversion, retention, and virality, while partnering closely with marketing to align product-led and marketing-led efforts into a single growth strategy.
- You'll work closely with product, engineering, and marketing to design, ship, and iterate on growth loops, owning the roadmap and the metrics that come with it. What you will do
- Own the end-to-end user funnel, including signup, onboarding, activation, free-to-paid conversion, upgrade paths, and retention, and identify where friction or leverage exists at each stage
- Design and ship in-product growth experiments (onboarding flows, activation nudges, paywalls, upsell moments, referral and invite mechanics) in close partnership with product managers and engineers
- Partner closely with product marketing, influencer, social, and performance marketing teams to develop cross-functional growth strategies that connect top-of-funnel acquisition with in-product activation and retention
Additional details
- Check our open-source projects here . Purpose of the role
- You'll work closely with product, engineering, and marketing to design, ship, and iterate on growth loops, owning the roadmap and the metrics that come with it.
- Directly influence the product roadmap, treating growth as a core input into what gets built next
- Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to make bold, high-conviction calls about where the growth potential lives in the product
- Check our social media to learn more about Proton: LinkedIn , Reddit , X , YouTube 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
- What you will do
- Job requirements
- Why Proton:
- Check our social media to learn more about Proton:
- LinkedIn , Reddit , X , YouTube
- 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
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 Zürich. 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 Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich 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 Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Proton?
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