About Proton 

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default

Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right. Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives!

We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 500+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here!

The Role

This is Proton's first Executive Assistant hire — a rare chance to sit at the center of how a fast-moving company actually runs, working directly with the CEO on the decisions, meetings, and priorities that shape the business.
We're looking for someone sharp, driven, and hungry to learn — who wants a front-row seat to how a company is built and run, and is willing to earn trust fast by doing the work well. The role starts at a minimum of 50% and is designed to grow quickly: as you prove yourself, your scope and responsibility will expand well beyond the initial job description.
If you're early in your career (or between chapters, or just want a flexible, high-trust role with real upside), and you're the kind of person who gets things done without being asked twice, this could be the fastest way to learn how an executive team actually operates.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the CEO's calendar: schedule and reschedule meetings, protect focused work time, and make sure the right things happen at the right time.
• Learn the rhythm of the CEO's schedule well enough to make good calls on his behalf — which days he protects, when he's traveling, what's happening around a commitment so nothing gets booked incorrectly.
• Coordinate directly with internal and external stakeholders, representing the CEO's preferences clearly and professionally.
• Help organize executive team meetings, management reviews, and board meetings — logistics, materials, and follow-up.
• Own travel planning end-to-end: flights, hotels, ground transport, itineraries, and changes on the fly.
• Take on personal tasks and errands when needed — no task is beneath this role, and being genuinely helpful is the job.
• Jump into ad hoc projects as they come up, and run with them with minimal hand-holding.

Who You Are

• You care about doing things right, not just doing them fast — when you say you'll handle something, it gets handled.
• You're discreet by nature. You'll be close to sensitive information from day one and understand why that matters.
• You're a fast learner who asks good questions, picks things up quickly, and doesn't repeat mistakes.
• You stay calm and organized when plans change — because they will.
• You communicate clearly in English, written and spoken; German or French is a real plus.
• You think in terms of "what needs to happen" rather than "what's in my job description."
• No specific work experience required — we care far more about judgment, curiosity, analytical thinking and drive

What We Offer

• Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact here)
• Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win.
• Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work.
• Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you'll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one.
• Employee Benefits: your wellbeing isn't an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day
• In-Person Collaboration: Amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more, you'll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face with people who genuinely care about what they're building
• Food: Lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices so you can focus on the work and not on what's for lunch.
• Transport: getting to the office shouldn't cost you. We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking, whichever works for you.
• Flexible Working: you own your schedule. Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton, 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.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.

If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at [email protected].

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.

To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page.