Senior SEO Manager

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 700+ 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. Check our open-source projects here.

The Organic Growth Team

The Organic Growth team owns Proton's SEO strategy across all products and markets — one of our highest-leverage acquisition channels. We operate at the intersection of engineering, product, and marketing: we don't just recommend changes, we ship them. The team works directly with engineers to influence how our platform is built and treats search as a technical discipline first, not a content afterthought. You'll have real autonomy, real data, and a real seat at the table. If you're used to fighting to get SEO taken seriously, this will feel different.

Role

This is not a "tweak meta tags" job. You will solve real technical challenges, work with large datasets, and influence how our platform is built. We are not treating SEO as an afterthought. You will have autonomy to shape strategy backed by a team that invests in organic search.

What You'll Own

You'll own SEO from strategy through execution, working closely with product and engineering teams to drive measurable business growth.

Your responsibilities include:

• Own the SEO roadmap, from identifying opportunities to prioritising initiatives and measuring impact.
• Lead technical SEO initiatives across crawling, indexation, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, rendering, and JavaScript SEO.
• Analyse organic performance using Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Oncrawl, Screaming Frog, and other SEO tools.
• Work with large datasets (SQL and BigQuery are a plus) to uncover opportunities beyond standard reporting.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to ship technical improvements that move the needle.
• Drive international SEO strategy, including hreflang implementation and scalable site architecture.
• Collaborate with content teams to identify search intent and prioritise high-impact content opportunities.
• Support authority growth through digital PR and strategic link acquisition.
• Build reporting that connects SEO performance to traffic, revenue, and business growth.
• Design, run, and evaluate SEO experiments to continuously improve performance.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings most of the following:

• Proven experience growing organic traffic through SEO.
• Strong understanding of technical SEO and how modern websites work.
• Experience working with Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, or similar SEO platforms.
• Confidence working with data to turn complex problems into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, product, or development teams.
• A naturally curious mindset—you enjoy understanding why something happens, not just what to change.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on large-scale websites such as ecommerce, SaaS, marketplaces, or publisher platforms.
• SQL and/or BigQuery experience.
• Deep expertise in site architecture, crawl optimisation, and JavaScript SEO.
• Experience with BI tools such as Looker Studio, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with SEO testing or experimentation frameworks.

What You'll Get

• Real ownership without having to fight for SEO to be taken seriously.
• Interesting technical challenges beyond content optimisation.
• The tools, data, and engineering support needed to do great work.
• Close collaboration with product, engineering, and marketing teams.
• A direct line between your work and measurable business outcomes.

Who Thrives Here

You're curious, analytical, and enjoy digging into complex problems. You're just as comfortable thinking strategically as you are getting hands-on with implementation. You challenge assumptions with data, enjoy working across teams, and care more about impact than activity.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
• A Great Team: Diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit, with people from MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, ETH, and more.
• Technology: The right hardware and software to do your best work.
• Learning & Development: We invest in your growth. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career — real challenges, real ownership, from day one.
• Employee Benefits: Strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support.
• Stock Options: From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win.
• In-Person Collaboration: Offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London, and more. You'll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face.
• Food: Lunch and snacks on us every day in the office.
• Transport: We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking — whichever works for you.
• Flexible Working: You own your schedule. Outcomes matter more than clock-in times.

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.

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

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