Senior Frontend Engineer (Accounts) in London

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default. At Proton, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of democracy. Since our inception in 2014, we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions worldwide, ensuring access to privacy, security, and freedom online.

Our journey began with Proton Mail, the largest secure email service globally, and has since expanded to include Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their personal data, break away from Big Tech’s invasive practices, and defeat censorship. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of lives, from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive information.

Proton is a profitable company that does not rely upon VC funding, supporting over 100 million user accounts with a growing team of over 500 people from over 50 different countries. We value intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online.

Hiring at Proton is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired. We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. You will have the opportunity to work with many of the world’s top minds in their fields.

The Account team owns the capabilities across the full user lifecycle - from acquisition and account creation, through protection, recovery, and user management, to retention and end-of-life. Account is one of the key functions that are positioned centrally and contribute to all of Proton's products.

Tech Stack and Tools:

• Our web client is based on React/Typescript.
• Our mobile code is based on Kotlin (on Android) and on Swift (on iOS), with a growing shared codebase in Rust.
• All our client-code is open-source and GPL3.
• We are migrating our infrastructure to Kubernetes.
• Everything runs on premise in Proton's data-centers.
• To organize our work we use classic tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Future plans:

With the increasing number of Proton product releases, we have ambitions to accelerate this process by unifying the Account experience across all devices, clients, and audiences. The accounts team is growing fast, which creates future opportunities to lead and take ownership of significant areas of the system.

What you will do:

We believe in small empowered teams that focus on delivering large impact. This requires strong engineers with a product engineering mindset who can collaborate well, take ownership, and do whatever is needed to achieve our ambitious goals. You will be the primary web engineer responsible for shaping and delivering the Account experience for our B2B customers.

What we are looking for:

• Strong experience building modern web applications with React.
• Proficiency in TypeScript or another strongly typed language.
• Experience leading the delivery of large, complex frontend projects.
• A strong product mindset with a focus on delivering high quality, user centred experiences.
• Experience collaborating effectively within a distributed cross functional team.

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts.
• Experience building and scaling B2B products.
• Awareness of common client-side security risks (e.g. OWASP Top Ten) and practical mitigation strategies.
• Experience with Grafana or other observability and monitoring platforms.
• High-level understanding of cryptography fundamentals, such as key exchange and symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption.

What We Offer:

• Office First: Collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in various locations. You can also enjoy working from home up to 30% of the time.
• Technology: We provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role.
• Food: Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.
• Transport: We support our employees with transport costs through subsidising public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on your office location.
• Stock Options: You get stock options when you join us.
• Flexible Working: You can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings.
• Learning and Development: We offer various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.
• Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.