Senior Engineering Manager(Account)

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, founded by a team of scientists from CERN, 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. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of lives, from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive information.

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.

The Account Team:

Proton Account team owns capabilities throughout the lifecycle of our customer journeys, from the critical acquisition and signup step to account management while utilizing our services. The Accounts Team is one of the key engineering teams that are centrally positioned to contribute within all Proton's products.

Tech Stack and Tools:

• Internally our backend code is in general based on PHP/Symfony, our frontend is based on React, our mobile code is based on Kotlin (on Android) and on Swift (on iOS), with a growing shared codebase in Rust.
• All our client-code is open-source and GPL3.
• We are migrating our infrastructure to Kubernetes.
• Everything runs on premise in Proton's data-centers.
• To organize our work we use classic tools such as Jira and Confluence.

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 Engineering Manager to drive engineering for our Account team, which creates the building blocks that all development teams at Proton leverage to deliver products at pace and at scale.

This role involves creating and leading the technical strategy, managing a team of 14+ engineers, and working closely with your Senior Product Managers counterparts, to ensure high-velocity delivery of new 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.

What you will do:

• 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
• Lead technical design and platform discussions
• 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-focus user experiences and features
• Develop efficient processes, and motivate your team to operate with high velocity, ownership, and accountability
• Contribute to Proton's technology and open source communities
• Foster an inclusive and diverse environment for your team to show up and give their best each day

We are looking for:

• Experience in software engineering in progressively complex roles
• Experience of managing managers and teams that cover mobile, web and backend
• Demonstrable experience as a manager of managers
• 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 code
• Experience with cryptography preferred
• Mobile-first background (ideally former mobile developer)

What We Offer

• Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, and Taipei. You can also enjoy working from home up to 30% of the time.
• 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 will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location.
• Stock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us.
• Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.
• Learning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth.
• Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies.
• Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input.

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.