About the Role

As a fullstack cross-platform Android Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing Proton Photos using Jetpack Compose and Rust. You’ll use an end-to-end ownership approach, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions that will delight our customers.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications for Android using a blend of cross-platform (Rust) and native technologies (Kotlin)
Take end-to-end ownership of mobile application development projects: you'll be comfortable with scoping projects, walking back from deadlines and being able to discern the important from the superfluous
Foster a culture of innovation by exploring new technologies, methodologies and approaches to mobile development – we tackle complex engineering challenges with creativity and ingenuity
Optimise mobile applications for performance, usability and responsiveness across different devices and screen sizes
Master memory management, multithreading and concurrency mechanisms to enhance performance and responsiveness of mobile applications
Design for scalability, considering factors such as data caching, network bandwidth and server load
Prioritise customer satisfaction by maintaining a customer-centric mindset throughout the development process, continuously seeking feedback and iterating to improve the user experience

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box to overcome challenges
Passion for continuous learning and driving change in the rapidly evolving field of mobile development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven experience developing mobile applications for Android using Kotlin
Proficiency with Jetpack Compose for Android, and familiarity with Rust
Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, design patterns and best practices
Knowledge of memory management techniques and best practices
Experience with multithreading and concurrency in mobile applications
Good understanding of scalability considerations when it comes to engineering mobile applications
Previous experience working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment

Benefits

Technology: we provide all the devices and software you need to excel in your role, ensuring you have the best tools at your disposal to achieve your goals
Learning & Development: we are committed to your professional growth – Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences/events and continual learning
Employee Benefits: comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation/leave policies and wellness programs
Stock Options: at Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us
In-Person Collaboration: collaboration is easier and more effective in person, which is why we have offices in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje and Taipei – you can enjoy working from home for up to 30% of the time, while enjoying great company culture during our three core days in the office
Food: lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices
Transport: we'll always support our employees with transport costs through subsidising public transport, bike allowances or parking spaces based on your office location
Flexible Working: you can define your own working hours as long as it works with team meetings
Work that Matters: Proton is a community-first organisation, started with the support of a crowdfunding campaign and built with community input – to this day, Proton’s only source of revenue is user subscriptions: over 100 million people trust and support Proton, and we put our users and community first in everything we do (read more about our impact here)

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, Taipei

Team

Team size: 500+ team members across 50+ countries

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, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability or socio-economic background feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected. If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate privacy notice

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Additional Information

You can work from home up to 30% of the time
Three core days in the office
Lunch and snacks provided daily at offices
Transport support via subsidised public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces depending on location
Flexible working hours as long as team meetings are accommodated
Proton uses Greenhouse for applicant tracking
Proton does not accept unsolicited CVs from third parties
Candidates can request reasonable adjustments during the hiring process

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