Data Center Engineer at Proton in Zurich

Keywords

• Data Center
• Hardware
• Private Cloud
• Infrastructure
• Troubleshooting

Summary

Join Proton's Data Center and Hardware Team in Zurich to manage, scale, and optimize the company's private cloud infrastructure. You will ensure the reliability and performance of our distributed data centers while working with a highly talented global team.

Job Description

Proton is a profitable company founded by scientists from CERN, dedicated to providing free and open-source technology that protects privacy and security for over 100 million users worldwide. As part of the Data Center and Hardware Team, you will play a vital role in operating our private cloud infrastructure, which is built primarily on open-source technology and distributed across multiple regions.

Your tasks

• Monitor, troubleshoot, scale, and optimize infrastructure systems to ensure reliability, cost efficiency, and performance.
• Perform server stacking, cabling installation, and hardware troubleshooting for servers and network equipment.
• Diagnose and repair defective network fiber links and interfaces.
• Coordinate logistics for hardware procurement and supervise remote hands contractors.
• Manage material stock and collaborate with procurement teams to ensure parts availability.
• Assist with hardware selection validation, performance tuning, and benchmarking.

Your profile

• Experience in racking and cabling servers with high standards and hardware troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of data center infrastructure, including racks, cabling, power, and cooling.
• Knowledge of computer hardware architecture and basic experience with configuration management tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and communicate effectively.
• Availability to travel for short-term projects and proficiency in English.
• Bonus points for Linux administration, advanced hardware repairs, project management, or an electrical engineering background.

What we offer

• Office-first collaboration with up to 30% remote work and three core office days.
• Stock options as part of our ownership model.
• Flexible working hours and support for transport costs.
• Provided lunch and snacks, plus various learning and development opportunities.