Proton VPN

Proton VPN is a privacy-focused virtual private network service created by Proton AG, a Swiss software company founded in 2014 by Andy Yen. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and operates as a private organization dedicated to protecting user privacy through end-to-end encryption and transparent security practices. Proton VPN differentiates itself through its strict no-logs policy, jurisdiction under Swiss privacy law, and commitment to open-source code where possible. The service is part of a broader ecosystem of privacy products including ProtonMail, serving millions of users globally who seek alternatives to mainstream platforms that collect personal data. Proton operates with a mission-driven focus on digital autonomy and data protection, positioning privacy and security as core to every product decision.

Culture

Proton attracts mission-driven engineers and product professionals who value privacy advocacy and user autonomy. The organization emphasizes transparency, security-first engineering practices, and open-source contribution as core to its work culture. As a Swiss-based privacy company, Proton operates under strict data protection principles and emphasizes GDPR compliance across its operations and hiring. The team tends to be composed of privacy advocates who choose Proton specifically to build technology that respects user rights rather than extract data.

Mission-driven around protecting user privacy and data security
End-to-end encryption and no-logs policies embedded in product design
Swiss-based organization emphasizing GDPR compliance and data sovereignty
Attracts privacy advocates and security engineers passionate about user rights

Hiring velocity

4 open now, 4 first appeared in the last 30d.

Open roles

Title ↕	Location ↕	Posted ↓
Backend Engineer (VPN)	Geneva; Barcelona;	2d
Senior Backend Engineer (Foundation)	London; Paris	5d
Senior DevOps Engineer - Platform	Paris;Geneva	6d
Product Security Engineer	Geneva; Paris; Barcelona	Jul 23