Senior Software Engineer (Inbox Desktop)

Job requirements

• Experience: Significant, relevant professional software development experience with Rust programming language, or with very strong background in modern C++ and reasonably complex Rust pet projects.
• Desktop software development: Experience in developing high quality, fast, Windows and Linux cross-platform desktop applications. Familiarity with different native and cross-platform desktop UI frameworks (e.g. Avalonia UI, Qt, Electron, etc.). Experience in working both on user interface and on business logic.
• Product mindset: A product mindset with a focus on offering outstanding user experience in a successful business environment. Familiarity with key business and product performance metrics.
• Engineering leadership: Ability to make architectural decisions and contribute to strategic planning and product directions. Experience in developing scalable engineering solutions. Able to write effective engineering documents (size, quality, content).
• Collaborative Skills: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, excellent written communication skills, and experience working in a distributed team.
• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot customer issues remotely while protecting our user’s privacy. Knows what proactive solutions to implement to prepare for such scenarios.
• Security focus: Understanding of secure coding practices and a commitment to maintaining high levels of security and privacy.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree: In Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with macOS or mobile cross-platform development.
• Familiarity with using unidirectional data-flow (a.k.a. Elm-like) frameworks.
• Experience with Grafana, Metabase or other monitoring platforms.
• Experience in B2B, preferably in online privacy and/or productivity contexts.

What you will be doing

• Research: Assessing new technologies, supporting cross team and cross business unit technical decision making.
• Work breakdown: Transforming product specifications into technical requirements and lead your team to their successful implementation.
• Product development: Ensuring high-quality user experiences within our product portfolio by implementing, deploying and maintaining existing and new features.
• Scalability: Enhancing software development lifecycle, tools, and processes to improve developer experience and to ensure our solutions are scalable.
• Coding: Writing clear, concise and testable code to maintain and elevate the quality of our codebase.
• Project management: Managing the scoping, planning and execution of new features, technical initiatives and greenfield projects.
• Mentoring: Fostering a culture of learning, creativity, and accountability for the best possible work through mentorship and team development, role modeling quality assurance and performance optimization.

Perks and Benefits

• Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in multiple locations and support working from home up to 30% of the time.
• Technology: Introducing new technologies, all devices and software provided, ensuring best tools for success.
• Food: Proton provides daily lunch and snacks at offices.
• Transport: Support with transport costs through subsidizing public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces.
• Stock Options: All employees receive stock options.
• Flexible Working: Define your own working hours within team meeting needs.
• Learning and Development: Various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences, and events.
• Employee Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings options, vacation and leave policies, wellness programs.
• Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organization with a commitment to user privacy and trust.