Senior Android Software Engineer - Geneva — Proton
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
About Proton
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right .
- About Proton
- Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default
Application process
- You have extensive experience building and shipping high-quality Android applications using Kotlin
- You have strong experience with Jetpack Compose and modern Android development practices
- You care deeply about product quality, usability, and delivering exceptional user experiences
- You have experience taking end-to-end ownership of features, from scoping and technical design through to delivery and iteration
- You have strong experience building maintainable, scalable, and testable mobile architectures
- You are comfortable working across large codebases and collaborating across multiple teams
- You have experience mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar within a team
- You have a strong understanding of performance, concurrency, multithreading, and mobile memory management
Contacts
- Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe.
- Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information or if you wish to access, correct or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at [email protected] .
- Proton does not accept unsolicited CVs from any sources other than directly from candidates.
- We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.
- To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page . LI-ONSITE
Company and context
- Our 500+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds.
- We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics.
- If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it.
- Join us and do work you can truly be proud of.
- Check our open-source projects here ! The Role
- Based in our Geneva office, you’ll join one of several high-impact product teams across Inbox (Proton Mail and Calendar), Proton Drive, Proton VPN, Lumo, and Meet, helping build privacy-first products used by millions around the world.
- From secure communication and encrypted cloud storage to privacy-preserving AI experiences and next-generation online collaboration tools, you’ll work on technically ambitious products with real-world impact.
- As a senior engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and engineers across Proton to build and ship high-quality Android experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and an increasingly shared Rust core, helping define what “great” looks like for privacy-focused consumer products at scale. What we are looking for
Additional details
- Check our open-source projects here !
- As a senior engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and engineers across Proton to build and ship high-quality Android experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and an increasingly shared Rust core, helping define what “great” looks like for privacy-focused consumer products at scale. What we are looking for
- Even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above but feel you could still be a great fit, please do apply.
- Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
- If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know. Candidate privacy notice
- To learn more about our privacy policy, please visit our privacy policy page .
Notes and original content
- As a senior engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and engineers across Proton to build and ship high-quality Android experiences using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and an increasingly shared Rust core, helping define what “great” looks like for privacy-focused consumer products at scale.
- What we are looking for
- What We Offer
- Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started.
- Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
- If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.
- Candidate privacy notice
Questions about this listing
What salary does Proton offer for this role?
Proton lists CHF 83'500 - 126'500 gross per year for this position in Geneva. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Proton offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Proton during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Proton?
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