Senior Android Developer; Inbox

Overview

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, founded by a team of scientists from CERN, 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 organisations 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.

In some cases, Proton’s services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk situations.

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, coming from the world s top companies and universities. 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 ll have the opportunity to work with many of the world s top minds in their fields, ranging from former international math and science olympiad winners to chess champions.

We have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up  value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd? Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here!

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

• 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

• 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…