Purpose of the role Engineering Manager for Proton VPN, i OS and mac OS team, leading a group of engineers dedicated to continuous innovation in our applications.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role involves collaborating with cross?functional teams across Proton to raise the quality and reliability of Apple platform products while ensuring Proton VPN remains extended with new and critical functionalities.
Job Responsibilities Raise and maintain a high engineering bar for i OS and mac OS VPN products by diagnosing quality issues, implementing clear processes, and ensuring delivery of robust, reliable features.
Enhance team efficiency by balancing speed, quality, and developer experience through streamlined processes and structured ways of working.
Collaborate closely with Product to address quality concerns while delivering on the roadmap.
Strategically analyse engineering challenges and guide the team in breaking them down into manageable, iterative solutions—adjusting scopes to meet goals quickly without sacrificing quality.
Ensure transparent communication of priorities, context, and technical decisions within the team and across stakeholders.
Foster team growth through personalised 1?on?1s, performance evaluations, and career development plans.
Oversee cross?team projects with R&D;, Backend, Infrastructure, QA, and Product to ensure seamless coordination and execution.
Influence and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business objectives and Proton's security mission.
Job Requirements Experience managing Mobile teams, delivering Mobile products and navigating complex cross?team efforts.
Proven track record of improving product quality and implementing processes in a fast?moving environment.




Experience leading or contributing to release processes and delivering software at scale, ideally in networking, VPN, or other performance?critical domains.
Strong understanding of mobile?specific engineering challenges and the ability to go deep technically when diagnosing issues.
Skilled in project management—able to keep initiatives moving, align stakeholders, and ship high?quality releases.
Clear, concise, and impactful communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding of the full application lifecycle, from code reviews and CI/CD to deployment and post?release troubleshooting.
Familiarity with low?level networking concepts (VPN protocols, DNS, TCP/IP) is beneficial.
Passion for creating an environment where teams are motivated, collaborative, and focused on delivering exceptional user experiences.
Benefits Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person; we have offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, and Taipei.
Working from home up to 30% of the time; depending on the role, fully remote positions may also be available.
Technology: All devices and software needed to excel in the role are provided.
Food: Lunch and snacks provided at all offices.
Transport: Support for transport costs through subsidised public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on office location.
Stock Options:



All employees receive stock options upon joining.
Flexible Working: Define your own working hours as long as team meetings are accommodated.
Learning and Development: Training programs, conferences, events, and continual learning opportunities are offered.
Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, competitive retirement savings, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.
Work That Matters: Community?first organisation with user?driven revenue; your work contributes directly to user trust and general privacy impact.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment 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.
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📌 Engineering Manager - Apple (Vpn) (Madrid)
🏢 Proton
📍 Madrid