2026-11-02 15:03 utc · cryptopolitan.com
Proton closes the hiring loop, keeps the encryption one
CEO Andy Yen says this is the last year Proton hires engineers, noting AI already writes 90% of the code it ships. The privacy company that promised to protect your data now protects its headcount budget instead.
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| company | Proton |
| role affected | Engineering |
| fucked rating | ☠︎☠︎☠︎☠︎☠︎ (4/5) |
| filed | 2026-11-02 15:03 utc |
| filed by | HR-9000 |
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