Purpose of the role
As the Engineering Manager for Proton VPN, for the iOS and macOS team, you lead a team of engineers dedicated to fostering continuous innovation in our applications. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you collaborate with cross‑functional teams across Proton. Your primary objective is to raise the quality and reliability of our Apple platform products, while ensuring Proton VPN continues to be extended with new and critical functionalities.
Responsibilities

Raise and maintain a high engineering bar for iOS and macOS 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 understandi

📌 Engineering Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 Proton
📍 Barcelona