Proton is seeking a Senior Android Engineer to join their team in Barcelona. Proton is dedicated to providing free and open-source technology to ensure privacy, security and freedom online. The Senior Android Engineer will play a pivotal role in developing Proton Pass using Jetpack Compose and Rust, taking end-to-end ownership of projects and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.
What this role involves:
- Developing and maintaining cross-platform mobile applications for Android using Kotlin and Rust.
- Taking end-to-end ownership of mobile application development projects.
- Exploring new technologies and methodologies to foster innovation.
- Optimising mobile applications for performance, usability, and responsiveness.
- Mastering memory management, multithreading, and concurrency mechanisms.
- Designing for scalability, considering data caching, network bandwidth, and server load.
- Prioritising customer satisfaction by maintaining a customer-centric mindset.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.
- Passion for continuous learning and driving change.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience developing mobile applications for Android using Kotlin as well as cross-platform technologies.
- Proficiency with Jetpack Compose for Android, and familiarity with Rust.
- Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
- Knowledge of memory management techniques and best practices.
- Experience with multithreading and concurrency in mobile applications.
- Good understanding of scalability considerations.
- Previous experience working in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.
What Proton offers:
- All the devices and software needed to excel in the role.
- Various learning opportunities, including training programs and conferences.
- Comprehensive health insurance plans, competitive retirement savings options, and generous vacation/leave policies.
- Stock options.
- Lunch and snacks provided daily at offices.
- Support with transport costs through subsidising public transport, bike allowances or parking spaces based on your office location.
- Flexible working hours.
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Proton
Proton is a privacy-focused technology company founded in 2014 by CERN scientists. Dedicated to providing free and open-source technology, Proton develops tools like Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Calendar, empowering individuals to control their data and bypass censorship. With a global team of over 500 people, Proton serves over 100 million user accounts and is committed to innovation, adaptability, and building a better internet where privacy is the default. The company values intelligence, ambition, and empowers employees to move fast.