Frontend Engineer (Accounts)

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default.

The Account team owns the capabilities across the full user lifecycle – from acquisition and account creation, through protection, recovery, and user management, to retention and end‑of‑life. Account is a key function positioned centrally, providing a foundation for all of Proton's products.

Tech Stack and Tools

• Web client is built with React and TypeScript.
• Client code is open‑source and licensed under GPL3.
• Infrastructure is migrating to Kubernetes.
• All services run on premise in Proton data‑centers.
• Work is organized with Jira and Confluence.

Future Plans

With additional Proton product releases, we aim to accelerate the account experience by unifying it across all devices, clients, and audiences. The team is also creating a scalable IAM solution that will underpin our B2B offerings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and support high‑quality user experiences.
• Scope, plan, and execute new features and technical initiatives.
• Contribute to product specifications, transform them into technical requirements, and oversee successful delivery.
• Write clear, concise, and testable code to maintain and elevate the quality of our codebase.

Qualifications

• Strong experience building modern web applications with React.
• Proficiency in TypeScript or another strongly typed language.
• Experience leading the delivery of projects.
• A strong product mindset focused on delivering user‑centered experiences.
• Experience collaborating effectively within a distributed cross‑functional team.

Desired Skills (Bonus)

• Familiarity with identity and access management concepts.
• Experience building and scaling B2B products.
• Knowledge of Rust and WebAssembly.
• Experience writing E2E tests using Playwright or another E2E test framework.
• Awareness of common client‑side security risks (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) and practical mitigation strategies.
• Experience with Grafana, Metabase, or other observability and monitoring platforms.
• High‑level understanding of cryptography fundamentals such as key exchange and symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption.

Benefits

• Office-first culture with campuses in Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, and Taipei; work from home up to 30% of the time.
• Company-provided devices and software.
• Daily lunch and snacks at our offices.
• Transportation support: subsidized public transport, bike allowances, or parking spaces based on office location.
• Stock options as part of ownership.
• Flexible working hours aligned with team meetings.
• Learning and development opportunities, including training programs and conferences.
• Comprehensive health insurance, competitive retirement savings, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.
• Work that matters: Proton is a community‑first organization with a focus on privacy and security available to over 100 million users worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation. 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.

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