Senior Data Platform Engineer — Proton
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 15 days ago
Role overview
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 .
In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives!
- 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 .
Application process
- When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy.
- We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.
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 resumes 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 700+ 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 Proton Data team is responsible for everything that enables the company to make data-driven decisions, with our on-premise, custom data platform at the center.
- We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer , to help maintain, improve and consolidate the data pipelines in our data platform, and help it take our data platform to the next level. What you will do:
- Drive end-to-end data engineering and data platform initiatives, from problem discovery and technical design to implementation, rollout, documentation, and long-term ownership.
- Design, build, and operate reliable, scalable, and maintainable data pipelines that support analytics, product insights, experimentation, and business-critical reporting.
- Work with large-scale batch and streaming data processing systems, ensuring data is accurate, timely, observable, and easy to consume.
Additional details
- We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer , to help maintain, improve and consolidate the data pipelines in our data platform, and help it take our data platform to the next level.
- Take ownership of ambiguous or cross-functional problems and help turn them into clear, actionable initiatives with measurable impact.
- A strong ownership mindset, with the ability to identify problems, propose solutions, align stakeholders, and move initiatives forward without requiring constant direction.
- Familiarity with ClickHouse, Trino, Iceberg, Delta Lake, dbt, Airflow, Argo Workflows, or similar technologies.
- Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started. Compensation range
- Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience 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
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- What We Offer
- Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started.
- Compensation range
- Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience
- 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?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Proton's original listing at job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
