Senior Database Platform Engineer at Proton

Proton is seeking a Senior Database Platform Engineer to join their infrastructure department and enhance the reliability and scalability of their database systems. The engineer will play a crucial role in supporting Proton's growing suite of privacy-focused services, impacting millions of users worldwide. The position involves collaboration with infrastructure and development teams to implement database best practices and improve automation.Proton is a profitable company which values intelligence and learning potential, adaptability and ambition, so hiring at Proton is very selective, less than 1% of candidates are hired. Proton offers stock options so you can be one of the owners.What this role involves:

• Supporting and managing web-scale MySQL databases.
• Boosting automation to reduce operational workload.
• Designing and implementing new operational procedures.
• Using programming skills to improve database platform management.
• Participating in long-term database technology strategies.
• Providing feedback on architecture, design, and scalability.
• Optimizing database infrastructure layers.
• Troubleshooting complex technical problems.
• Keeping the database up-to-date by performing upgrades.
• Working with development teams to deliver low latency, secure services.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with highly available database systems.
• Strong programming/scripting experience.
• Solid knowledge of MySQL, ProxySQL, Ansible, and Linux.
• Background in performance tuning and problem diagnosis.
• Experience with software management configuration tools and observability solutions.
• Basic knowledge of networking, server hardware, storage, and operating systems.
• Familiarity with distributed database systems (a plus).
• Ideas for improving database platform reliability.
• Willingness to learn quickly and share knowledge.
• Proactivity, trustworthiness, honesty, openness, and helpfulness.

What Proton Offers:

• Technology: Devices and software to excel in your role.
• Learning & Development: Training programs and conferences.
• Employee Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings, vacation policies, and wellness programs.
• Food: Lunch and snacks (at offices).
• Transport: Support with transport costs.
• Flexible Working: Define your own working hours.
• Work that Matters: Community-first organization with a focus on user privacy.