Senior Rust Engineer (Foundation)
A better internet, where privacy is the default, is possible. Building this better internet might seem daunting or even unthinkable, but at Proton, this is what we do every day.
What you will do
- Architect and develop shared libraries: Lead the design and development of Rust libraries that will be shared across web and mobile applications.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Ensure compatibility and optimal performance across various platforms, including web browsers and mobile devices.
- Code review and optimization: Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance optimization.
- Collaboration: Work with frontend and mobile developers to integrate libraries seamlessly into Proton's applications.
- Testing: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests and integration tests.
- Documentation: Create and maintain thorough library documentation to assist other developers in understanding and utilizing the components.
Job requirements
- Experience: 3+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on Rust programming language.
- Rust proficiency: Strong expertise in Rust language features, concurrency, and ownership model.
- Web and/or mobile development: Experience in developing libraries for both web and mobile applications.
- Collaborative skills: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and excellent communication skills.
- Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree: In Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Bonus points for:
- Experience with DDD (Domain-Driven Design) and other enterprise patterns.
- Experience with web-assembly.
- High-level understanding of cryptography concepts such as key exchange and the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption.
- Experience with Docker or similar containerization technologies.
Why should you join Proton?
- Be part of a movement - Proton is not just a product or service but a community-driven movement united by a shared vision of online freedom. Our services are open source, audited, and supported by community contributions. We give back to our community by maintaining core encryption libraries and by supporting other organizations furthering the same goals as us. Proton is free, open source, neutral, independent, and community first, while remaining financially sustainable.
- Work with smart and dedicated people - Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH.
- Join a strong brand - Our encrypted email service - Proton Mail - has grown to be a staple of online security and privacy. Proton has been featured in multiple popular television and film productions, such as Mr. Robot, Knives Out, Sounds of Metal, and more.
- Grow with us - We’re one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, doubling in size every year. Our growth gives you limitless career and educational opportunities as well as the opportunity to work side-by-side with many world-leading experts in their fields.
- Have your voice heard - We value your opinion and encourage you to speak up and share your ideas and thoughts. At Proton, no problem is someone else’s problem. We collectively strive to do the right thing and be the undisputed best in the world at everything we do.
- Benefits – these vary by location and type of contract but expect support on your vacation, parental leave, refreshment if working from the office, learning and development opportunities, equity for shared success, flexible working hours and remote work, company events and team building activities.