PpJoin to apply for the bEngineering Director /b role at bProton /b /p p1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants /p pGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. /p pDirect message the job poster from Proton /p h3Purpose of the role /h3 pProton 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. /p pWe are seeking a Director of Engineering to one of our existing or upcoming Products. This role involves setting and executing technical strategy, team management, and working closely with your senior product managers counterparts, to ensure high-velocity delivery of new products. /p pAs 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). /p pIn 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. /p h3What you will do /h3 ul liSetting technical direction and vision for one of our Products /li liLead technical design and platform discussions /li liDrive continuous improvement in our DevSecOps practices, and improve lead times and time to market while maintaining exceptional standards of product quality /li liHold yourself and team accountable for timely delivery of scalable, quality-focused user experiences and features /li liDevelop efficient processes, and motivate your team to operate with high velocity, ownership, and accountability /li liLead through others, and develop the next generation of engineering leaders at Proton /li liInspire, coach, and develop your teams /li liOptimize your organizational structure, and continuously raise the bar on hiring /li liBuild strong relationships with senior leaders, and advance your long-term platform and engineering vision /li liContribute to Proton's technology and open source communities /li liFoster an inclusive and diverse environment for your team to show up and give their best each day /li /ul h3Our Tech stack /h3 ul liApplied cryptography (PGP, TLS, etc.) /li liREST APIs /li liEvent architectures /li liHTTP networking /li liSQL, Redis /li liPHP (Symfony), Rust, Python /li liiOS, macOS (Swift) /li liAndroid (Kotlin, Jetpack) /li liWeb (Typescript, React) /li liDesktop (C#, Swift) /li liInfrastructure: MySQL / Ceph /li /ul h3We need you to have /h3 ul liExperience in software engineering in progressively complex roles /li liExperience directly leading and managing engineers /li liDemonstrable experience as a manager of managers /li liA history of collaboration with senior leaders in engineering, product on developing technical and product strategy /li liGreat empathy and collaboration skills, and even greater resilience /li liA curious, passionate, and growth-oriented mindset /li liDeep experience as a hands‑on software engineer creating well‑crafted, maintainable systems /li liMobile‑first background (ideally former mobile developer) /li liPractical experience leading DevOps and SRE initiatives and driving best practices /li liExperience with cryptography preferred /li liBonus points for each of the following: ul liExperience with performance tuning and scaling across client, backend, infrastructure /li liWorking closely with C-level executives to align on direction, vision and execution /li liHaving both, the experience of operating at global scale with millions of customers but also thriving in the chaotic growth phase of scaling up to reach it. /li /ul /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liOffice 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, while enjoying great company during our three core days in the office. /li liTechnology: 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. /li liFood: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices. /li liTransport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location. /li liStock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us. /li liFlexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings. /li liLearning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning. /li liEmployee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs. /li liWork that Matters: Proton is a community‑first organization, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input. To this day, Proton’s only source of revenue is user subscriptions. Over 100 million people trust and support Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do. Read more about our impact here. /li /ul h3Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion /h3 pAt 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. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected. /p pIf you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know. /p h3Candidate Privacy Notice /h3 pWhen 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. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. 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. /p pIf we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. 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 /p pProton 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. /p pTo learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page. /p pReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Proton by 2x /p pGet notified about new Director of Engineering jobs in bBarcelona, Catalonia, Spain /b. /p pWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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