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 organizations to take control of their personal data, break away from Big Tech's invasive practices, and defeat censorship. 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, from the world's top companies and universities.

Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online. You will 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 general mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart.

We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Check our open-source projects here !

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Account team owns capabilities throughout the lifecycle of our customer journeys, from the critical acquisition and signup step, to account management while utilizing our services, to effective promotions and checkout flows.

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Team is one of the key engineering teams that is centrally positioned to contribute to all Proton products.

Tech Stack and Tools: Internally, our frontend is based on React, our mobile code is based on Kotlin (on Android) and on Swift (on iOS), with a growing shared codebase in Rust. We are migrating our infrastructure to Kubernetes. Everything runs on-premise in Proton's data-centers.

To organize our work we use classic tools such as Jira and Confluence. Contributing to the definition of a new, solid architecture, for components that will be used in all Proton products. With strong notions of architecture and mobile experience, define powerful APIs that enable the apps to be feature rich, accommodate their different code patterns, yet let account ship features at high velocity without integration issues.

As a Front-end Engineer at Proton, you will play a crucial role in developing Proton's most vital services and serving over 100 million users worldwide. We expect you to be customer-centric, continuously learning, passionate about technology and usability. You are adept at turning technical complexities into seamless user experiences.

Effective teamwork, collaboration with Product, Design, APIs, and your team, and data-driven decision-making are essential aspects of this role. Developing, deploying and supporting high-quality user experiences, including feature development and implementation.

Collaboration: Work closely with backend, product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers to take initiatives from ideation to completion.



Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance optimization.

Testing: Develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests and integration tests, to ensure the reliability of core libraries. Break down large initiatives into smaller milestones to gather stakeholder feedback quickly, allowing us to course-correct immediately. Proficiency with TypeScript or any typed language Experience with React or 2+ similar frameworks, developing performant and reusable components Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, such as SOLID, Design Patterns, CI/CD A product mindset with a focus on offering the best user experiences Familiarity with UX, accessibility, internationalization, and localization concerns and solutions Experience with Grafana or other monitoring platforms Office First: You can also enjoy working from home up to 30% of the time, while enjoying great company during our three core days in the office.

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.

Transport: We will always support our employees with transport costs through subsidizing 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. Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning. Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs. If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

📌 Frontend Software Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Proton
📍 Barcelona