Backend Engineer (B2B)

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default

At Proton, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of democracy. Since our inception in 2014, founded by a team of scientists from CERN, we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions worldwide, ensuring access to privacy, security, and freedom online.

Our journey began with Proton Mail, the largest secure email service globally, and has since expanded to include Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their personal data, break away from Big Tech’s invasive practices, and defeat censorship. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of lives, from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive information. In some cases, Proton’s services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk situations.

Proton is a profitable company that does not rely upon VC funding, supporting over 100 million user accounts with a growing team of over 500 people from over 50 different countries, from the world's top companies and universities. We value intelligence, learning potential, and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online.

Hiring at Proton is highly selective, with less than 1% of candidates hired. We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. You will have the opportunity to work with many of the world's top minds in their fields, ranging from former international math and science olympiad winners to chess champions.

We have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd? Join us and do work you can truly be proud of.Check our open-source projects !

The B2B Team : The central B2B team focuses on the priority needs of the 50,000+ businesses, non-profits, and government organizations that use Proton for work :  . We expect significant growth in B2B users in the coming years across all Proton products.We have built solutions that span multiple products as well as product-specific features. We work closely with product teams and other central teams such as Account and Payments. We are part of a group that is split between Europe and Taiwan and operates 24 / 7 to ensure reliable service for our users. Tech Stack and Tools :

• Our frontend is based on React
• Our backend API is based on PHP / Symfony
• All our client-code is open-source and GPL3.
• We are migrating our infrastructure to Kubernetes
• Everything runs on premise in Proton's data-centers
• To organize our work we use classic tools such as Jira and Confluence

What you will do :

We believe in small empowered teams that focus on delivering large impact. This requires strong engineers with product engineering mindset who can collaborate well, take ownership, and do whatever is needed to achieve our ambitious goals. 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 still apply.

What We Offer

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

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If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. 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 careers@proton.ch.

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