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.
Hiring at Proton is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired. You will have the opportunity to work with many of the world's top minds in their fields.
The Payments Team
The goal of the Payments team is to enable revenue generation for the entire Proton ecosystem. This comes in the form of introducing new payment methods for users to architecting our client libraries. This team has impact across all of Proton's products and is critical to the success of the business as a whole.
- As Proton is a global company, the Payments Team works to continuously expand the possibilities for users to pay with various payment methods, beyond just plain credit cards or PayPal.
- The team works in tight collaboration with the Account Team, the Proton Finance team, and every single Business Unit to ensure that plans, promotions, and pricing meet user expectations.
- The mission of the team is to empower anyone in the world who wishes to use Proton services to become a Proton subscriber by building enticing interfaces.
Tech Stack and Tools :
The Payments stack depends largely on external services such as payment providers, tax-information providers, and currency-conversion providers.Internally our backend code is 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.We are migrating our infrastructure to Kubernetes.To organize our work we use classic tools such as Jira and Confluence.Purpose of the role :
As an Engineering Manager for our Payments team, you will contribute technically and lead the team, focusing on delivering new features and overseeing overall software design.
What you will do :
Work with product and engineering stakeholders to build short and long-term roadmaps with user-centric milestones.Manage each engineer's performance and career by providing actionable and timely feedback.Drive the hiring and onboarding of new team members.Build a highly collaborative environment where opportunities are regularly discussed.Participate in design documents, proposals, and code reviews.What we are looking for :
Past experience as a backend developer, possibly in PHP, and working with REST API at scale.Database and data modeling knowledge (we use MySQL).Experience with payment processing, billing systems, and financial reporting.Experience leading large and complex projects as a backend engineer.Experience managing a team of engineers and coaching them on their career development.Bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field of study.Even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, but feel you could still be a great fit, please still apply.
What We Offer
Office First : Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in multiple cities. 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 support our employees with transport costs.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 and competitive retirement savings options.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.
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