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!

Purpose of the role:

We’re looking for a Technical Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Vilnius office and help us raise the bar even higher.
This is not an “order-taking” recruiter role. You will operate with high autonomy, navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and hunt down truly exceptional people across Europe.

You will own the full recruiting lifecycle for technical roles, build relationships with hiring managers, use data to drive action, and represent Proton in the market. You will also contribute locally to People & Culture initiatives to strengthen our community.

What you will do:

Own full-cycle technical hiring across Europe—from sourcing to close
Build and maintain high-quality pipelines (no “maybes” clogging the funnel)
Proactively source and convert passive talent; inbound is not enough
Act as a true partner to hiring managers: advise, challenge, influence
Use data & metrics to diagnose issues and drive decisions; no storytelling without facts
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience—transparent, respectful, efficient
Identify process gaps and fix them without waiting to be told
Contribute to employer brand efforts: events, content, partnerships
Participate in cross-functional People & Culture initiatives in Vilnius
Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and support smooth handovers

Job requirements

5+ years of technical recruiting experience in international environments
Proven track record hunting + closing strong passive candidates
You can run a full cycle autonomously across time zones and async
Strong communication + negotiation skills; you’re direct and persuasive
Data-driven mindset; you lean on facts, not vibes
Ability to thrive in fast, changing environments
Experience representing your company externally (meetups, job fairs, social media)
Fluent English, written and spoken

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 careers@proton.ch.

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.