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Senior Systems & Reliability Engineer (VPN)

Proton
Backend Developer • Senior • Vor Ort • Vollzeit • 📍 Barcelona +1
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Proton VPN is hiring a Systems and Reliability Engineer for its VPN Infrastructure team. Proton VPN's infrastructure spans thousands of servers worldwide on a distributed architecture. In this role you would help design, implement, and maintain the robust systems that keep users connected when they need privacy and security most, particularly in censorship-heavy environments.

Stack

AnsibleGrafanaLinuxPython

Responsibilities

  • ▹Oversee and optimize a rapidly expanding global network of thousands of servers
  • ▹Design and implement automation systems ensuring 99.95%+ uptime
  • ▹Serve as an active member of the on-call rotation, troubleshooting complex challenges across network environments and censorship scenarios
  • ▹Develop and enhance monitoring and alerting systems for real-time visibility into the global infrastructure
  • ▹Engineer solutions to improve connectivity, stability, performance, scalability, security, and resilience, especially in adversarial network environments

Requirements

  • ▹Knowledge of Debian/Linux operating system internals, including nftables, networking stack, and kernel tuning
  • ▹Experience with orchestration and automation using Ansible or similar tools
  • ▹Python proficiency for developing automation tools and operational scripts
  • ▹Hands-on experience with monitoring solutions like VictoriaMetrics and Grafana dashboards
  • ▹Understanding of security principles and best practices for infrastructure

Nice to have

  • ▹Understanding of UDP and TCP/IP protocols, including troubleshooting and optimization
  • ▹Experience implementing and troubleshooting VPN protocols, particularly OpenVPN and WireGuard
  • ▹Working knowledge of cryptography concepts, including TLS certificates and PKI
  • ▹Experience with high-availability systems and resilient architecture design
  • ▹Background in fighting network censorship or working in restricted internet environments

Soft skills

Strong problem-solving in high-pressure situationsAdaptability and willingness to learn new technologiesCollaborative mindsetInnovative thinking

What we offer

  • ▹Stock options from day one
  • ▹Hardware and software needed to do your best work
  • ▹Learning and development support
  • ▹Strong health coverage, retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support
  • ▹In-person collaboration in offices across Geneva, Zurich, Barcelona, London and more
  • ▹Lunch and snacks provided in the offices
  • ▹Transport coverage
  • ▹Flexible working hours

About the company

Proton was founded in 2014 by CERN scientists on the principle that privacy is a fundamental human right. Proton VPN operates a distributed architecture of thousands of servers worldwide to provide secure, private internet access even in restrictive environments. The company is profitable and independent with no VC control, employing 500+ people across 50+ countries.

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