At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain components for Proton Drive, ensuring seamless integration across applications.
- Company: Join Proton, a leader in privacy-focused technology with a mission to protect user data.
- Benefits: Enjoy stock options, strong health coverage, flexible working hours, and daily meals provided.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on millions of users' privacy while working with top-tier talent.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in software development, strong Rust skills, and collaborative team experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default. Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right. Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe.
The team:
We are looking for an experienced Rust Engineer to join the Proton Drive team. Drive Foundation is the backbone of Proton Drive. We develop the Proton Drive SDKs, the core of all of Proton Drive's client applications as well as the cornerstone of Drive into other Proton applications, businesses, and 3rd parties. We ensure that cross-client and backend initiatives are executed with consistency and correctness; we also build and maintain the core documentation for Drive and define the architectural roadmap to evolve Drive's technology, both server-side and client-side.
Tech Stack and Tools:
- We use standard tools for communication and work organization (Git, GitLab, GitHub, GitLab CI, Jira, Confluence).
- Languages we see daily are C# and TypeScript.
- We also need to provide bindings for Swift and Kotlin, and we plan to add Rust to avoid the need to have two SDK implementations.
- We use Grafana and Prometheus to instrument our SDK, Sentry to get details issues from the SDK usage, GitLab CI for running tests including e2e tests written using Playwright for both SDKs.
Purpose of the role:
As a Senior Rust Developer on our team, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining components that power Proton Drive. You will work collaboratively in a cross-functional team, including backend API, web frontend, Mac, Windows, and Android/iOS mobile developers, to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance across various client applications.
What you will do:
Job requirements:
- Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on the 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.
- Security focus: Understanding of secure coding practices and a commitment to maintaining high levels of security and privacy.
- Version control: Proficient in using version control systems, preferably Git.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree: In Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Mobile development background: Experience with iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin) development, particularly building native mobile SDKs or integrating Rust libraries into mobile codebases.
What we offer:
- Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy.
- Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company.
- Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work.
- Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better.
- Employee Benefits: strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support.
- In-Person Collaboration: amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together.
- Food: lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices.
- Transport: we cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking.
- Flexible Working: you own your schedule.
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.
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Senior Rust Engineer - Proton Drive employer: Proton
Proton is an exceptional employer that fosters a privacy-first culture, empowering employees to take ownership of their work while collaborating with top-tier talent across various disciplines. With a dynamic and impact-driven environment in London, team members benefit from meaningful growth opportunities and a commitment to innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant difference in the tech landscape.
