Software Engineer (Linux)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Own the design and implementation of the Proton Drive Linux desktop client, built greenfield from the ground up
• ▹Ensure the codebase meets production open-source software standards
• ▹Integrate deeply with Linux-specific system components, including the filesystem layer for the file synchronization engine
• ▹Contribute to the platform-agnostic SDK and CLI tooling so Linux features are exposed for scripting and cross-client use
• ▹Build and maintain cross-client automated and end-to-end tests with Windows and Mac engineers
• ▹Define and implement application telemetry for performance analysis, debugging and customer support
• ▹Own the build pipelines, packaging and distribution across major Linux distros

Requirements

• ▹5+ years of experience in Linux-based desktop client software development, both GUI and CLI applications
• ▹Applied best practices in code quality paradigms
• ▹Experience with DevOps principles and practices (CI/CD, etc.)
• ▹Experience with source control flow through Git (code reviews, branching and merging, etc.)
• ▹Open-source Linux development, distribution, packaging and maintenance for multiple distros (e.g. Debian or Fedora-based platforms)
• ▹Ability to handle the entire SDLC end to end

Nice to have

• ▹Experience in Linux desktop client development, in particular with GTK+ or alternatively Qt
• ▹Experience in Rust

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Meaningful work answering only to users
• ▹A diverse, collaborative and tight-knit team
• ▹Right hardware and software for the job
• ▹Learning and development opportunities
• ▹Strong health coverage, retirement options, generous leave and wellness support
• ▹Stock options from day one
• ▹In-person collaboration across offices in Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more
• ▹Lunch and snacks at the office
• ▹Covered transport (public transport, bike allowance or parking)
• ▹Flexible working hours

About the company

Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on the belief that privacy is a fundamental human right. It runs the world's largest encrypted email service and a suite of privacy tools, is profitable and independent with no VC control, and has 500+ team members across 50+ countries. Its entire client codebase is published under an open-source license.