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Proton

Proton

Privacy TechSpain HQ: BarcelonaGlobal HQ: Geneva, Switzerland500 employeesFounded 2014proton.meBarcelona

Proton is a Swiss-based privacy technology company best known for Proton Mail, Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Calendar, and Proton Pass. Founded in 2014 by CERN scientists, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest privacy-focused tech providers, serving hundreds of millions of users globally while maintaining a strict no-ads, no-tracking business model. As a company deeply rooted in open-source and end-to-end encryption, Proton combines advanced engineering with a mission-driven culture aimed at defending online civil liberties.

Company History

Proton was founded in 2014 at CERN by Andy Yen, Jason Stockman, and Wei Sun. The original Proton Mail crowdfunding campaign attracted worldwide attention, helping the company scale to over 100 million user accounts. Proton has since expanded to a full suite of encrypted privacy tools and operates globally as a Swiss-based organization with a strong commitment to privacy advocacy.

For International Professionals

  • Proton supports remote work across many roles, but positions in Spain are typically based in Barcelona, which hosts a growing engineering hub.
  • The company operates with a pan-European structure often communicating in English, making it accessible for international candidates who don’t speak Spanish.
  • Proton offers a competitive benefits package for Switzerland and EU-based roles, including paid parental and work-life balance.
  • As a privacy-first company, engineers work on cutting-edge encryption and systems—technical staff have room for meaningful open-source contributions.
  • Relocation support may vary by role; it’s recommended to confirm individual relocation packages during interviews.

Open Positions (14)

€28,000 – €110,000/year