A betterinternet, where privacy is the default, is possible. Building this better internet might seem daunting or even unthinkable, but at Proton, this is what we do every day.
Proton was founded in 2014 by a group of scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Our first product,Proton Mail, is now the world's largest encrypted email service. Subsequent Proton products, such asProton VPN,Proton Calendar,Proton Drive, and Proton Pass give our users full control over how and with whom their data is shared.
Today, Proton makes privacy universally accessible. Journalists from outlets likeThe GuardianandThe New York Times, some of the world's largest organizations, and people in more than 180 countries have signed up for over 100 million accounts. Our diverse and dynamic team is made up of more than 400 members representing over 40 different nationalities. While we are based in Geneva, Switzerland, we have offices in Zurich, Prague, London, Vilnius, Skopje, Taipei, Barcelona, Paris and many more employees working remotely around the world.
Join one of Europe's fastest-growing companies to help us solve challenging problems and build new products that will reach hundreds of millions of people. We want to create more than just one of the world's most impactful tech companies; we want to create a new internet that serves the interests of all people. We need you, your voice, your ideas, and your ambition to make it happen.
Purpose of the role: As Team lead for the Mobile team, you will be leading a team of 5 mobile engineers responsible for the continuous improvement of our Proton Pass and SimpleLogin applications. You will be reporting to the Business Unit lead and will be working in partnership with the managers and leads of the wider organization. What are we looking for, in a nutshell: an experienced, hands-on individual with a passion for building high-performance teams, leading through others and developing talent at scale.
What you will do: Being a strong and hands-on technical leader Doing code reviews, participating in architecture discussionsWorking closely with Engineers and Architects to build user-focused solutions for millions of people to rely onPromoting ownership, collaboration, open communication, and a growth mindset.Leadership, team health and performance Working with the existing team of motivated, self-driven engineers and helping them to achieve increasingly ambitious goals.Coaching reports and peers.Fostering a strong relationship with cross-functional stakeholders, including customer support, product management and design.Quality and Delivery Driving the adoption of engineering best practices, fostering a mindset of excellence in terms of application quality, customer experience and software scalability.Reviewing existing and when necessary introducing new processes to streamline the delivery of multiple concurrent work streams: product and growth initiatives, customer support and engineering roadmap.Ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while maintaining high standards of quality.Drive alignment of strategic and units goals, product and technical roadmaps, and delivery timelines.Career development and talent growth Creating meaningful career development plans for each team member, helping the individuals in identifying growth opportunities and providing support and resources to help them achieve their career goals.Conducting fair and yet demanding performance evaluation, assessing our talent for current performance and potential for improvement.Job requirements: Demonstrable experience in leading high-performing engineering teams.Experience in building complex mobile projects.A curious, passionate, and growth-oriented mindset.Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and influence at all levels of the organization.Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and on budget.7+ years of experience in software engineering (Kotlin; Compose), with at least 2 years of experience in management and leadership roles.Bonus points for: Experiences with both Android and iOS ecosystemExperience with RustHigh-level understanding of cryptography concepts such as key exchange and the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryptionExperience with DDD (Domain-Driven Design) and other enterprise patternsWhy should you join Proton? Be part of a movement -Proton is not just a product or service but a community-driven movement united by a shared vision of online freedom. Our services are open source, audited, and supported by community contributions. We give back to our community by maintaining core encryption libraries and by supporting other organizations furthering the same goals as us.Proton is free, open source, neutral, independent, and community first, while remaining financially sustainable.Work with smart and dedicated people -Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world's top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH.Join a strong brand -Our encrypted email service - ProtonMail - has grown to be a staple of online security and privacy. Proton has been featured in multiple popular television and film productions, such as Mr. Robot, Knives Out, Sounds of Metal, and more.Grow with us -We're one of Europe's fastest-growing startups, doubling in size every year. Our growth gives you limitless career and educational opportunities as well as the opportunity to work side-by-side with many world-leading experts in their fields.Have your voice heard -We value your opinion and encourage you to speak up and share your ideas and thoughts. At Proton, no problem is someone else's problem. We collectively strive to do the right thing and be the undisputed best in the world at everything we do.Benefits –these vary by location and type of contract but expect support on your vacation, parental leave, refreshment if working from the office, learning and development opportunities, equity for shared success, flexible working hours and remote work, company events and team building activities.Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Proton will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation when the relevant candidate is employed by Proton.
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