Software Engineer - Back-End (Storage) at Proton in Geneva

Keywords

• Back-End
• Storage
• C++
• Go
• Rust
• Ceph

Summary

Join Proton's Storage Dev team in Geneva to build resilient, massively-scalable back-end solutions. You will work with top minds on critical infrastructure using C++, Go, Rust, or PHP.

Job Description

Proton is a profitable company founded by CERN scientists, dedicated to providing free and open-source technology for privacy and security. With over 100 million user accounts and a team of more than 500 people from over 50 countries, Proton operates on a global scale while maintaining a start-up mindset. The company values intelligence, learning potential, and ambition, believing that smaller teams of exceptional talent prevail over larger groups. As a Software Engineer in the Storage Dev team, you will contribute to the core infrastructure that persists data for all Proton services.

Your tasks

• Ensure operational excellence of storage systems and their interaction with other platforms.
• Collaborate with Back-End Engineers and Architects to build resilient, massively-scalable solutions.
• Work with SRE teams to meet critical business and reliability requirements.
• Document back-end capabilities and create technical designs for platform development.

Your profile

• Deep experience in Back-end development using C++, Go, Rust, or PHP.
• Experience building complex production systems and proficiency with profiling tools.
• Ability to lead team initiatives from discovery to production.
• Solid understanding of security best practices and high-level knowledge of cryptography.
• Bonus: Experience with storage systems like Ceph or Seaweed, and operational SRE experience.

What we offer

• Office-first collaboration in Geneva with up to 30% remote work and three core office days.
• Stock options, comprehensive health insurance, and competitive retirement savings.
• Subsidized transport, daily lunch and snacks, and flexible working hours.
• Access to top-tier technology, training programs, and conferences for professional growth.