Backend Engineer (Drive)

Job Description

Proton is seeking a Backend Engineer to join the Drive team and contribute to building a better internet where privacy is the default. The Backend Engineer will play a crucial role in developing Proton Drive.

The engineer will collaborate with various teams, including product owners, designers, and other engineers, to develop and implement high-quality user experiences and features within Proton Drive. Proton values intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in its hiring process.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing new features for Proton Drive.
• Collaborating with backend, product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers.
• Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies.
• Breaking down large initiatives into smaller milestones.

Requirements for this role include:

• Experience with PHP-based entry-points to a back-end software stack.
• Experience building scalable solutions.
• Experience with profiling methods and tools.
• Solid understanding of SQL (MySql preferred).
• Solid understanding of security best practices.
• Solid understanding of HTTP/REST, including both developing and consuming Web-based APIs.
• High-level understanding of cryptography concepts.

What Proton offers:

• Lunch and snacks are provided by Proton every day at our offices.
• Stock Options: At Proton, we are all owners of the company and you get stock options when you join us.
• Learning and Development: Proton offers various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences and events, and continual learning.
• Employee Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.