Android Developer (Payments)

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Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right. Since then weve built the worlds largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN Proton Drive Proton Pass and Proton Calendartools used by millions globally to protect their freedom fight censorship and keep their data some situations Proton has literally helped save lives!

We are profitable independent (no VC control) and selectively hire from the top 1% of applicants. 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 us and do work you can truly be proud ouropen-sourceprojectshere!

The Payments Team

The goal of the Payments team is to enable revenue generation for the entire Proton ecosystem. This comes in the form of introducing new payment methods for users to architecting our client libraries. This team has impact across all of Protons products and is critical to the success of the business as a whole.

• The Payments Team works to continuously expand the possibilities for users to pay with various payment methods beyond just plain credit cards or Paypal - we aspire to create the best end to end payments experience for users globally
• The team works in tight collaboration with the Account Team (responsible for the Proton user lifecycle) the Proton Finance team and every single Business Unit to ensure that plans promotions and pricing meet user expectations -- we are the most cross-functional team in the business with direct impact on the ecosystem strategy

Role overview

As a fullstack cross-platform Android Engineer youll play a pivotal role in developing Proton Inbox using Jetpack Compose and Rust. Youll use an end-to-end ownership approach ensuring timely delivery of high-quality scalable solutions that will delight our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications for Android using a blend of cross-platform (Rust) and native technologies (Kotlin)
• Take end-to-end ownership of mobile application development projects: youll be comfortable with scoping projects walking back from deadlines and being able to discern the important from the superfluous
• Foster a culture of innovation by exploring new technologies methodologies and approaches to mobile development we tackle complex engineering challenges with creativity and ingenuity
• Optimise mobile applications for performance usability and responsiveness across different devices and screen sizes
• Master memory managementmultithreading and concurrencymechanisms to enhance performance and responsiveness of mobileapplications
• Design for scalability considering factors such as data cachingnetwork bandwidth and server load
• Prioritise customer satisfaction by maintaining a customer-centric mindset throughout the development process continuously seeking feedback and iterating to improve the user experience

The ideal candidate will bring

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box to overcome challenges
• Passion for continuous learning and driving change in the rapidly evolving field of mobile development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven experience developing mobile applications for Android using Kotlin
• 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 when it comes toengineering mobile applications
• Previousexperience working in a fast-paced scale-up environment

Even if you dont meet all the requirements listed above but feel you could still be a great fit please do apply.

What we offer

• Work that Matters:millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users not advertisers not investors with conflicting agendas not governments. The work you do here is real and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact here)
• Stock Options:at Proton we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one you have a real stake in what were building. When Proton wins you win.
• Technology:youll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work.
• Learning & Development:we invest in your growth because sharp people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because youll be thrown into real challenges with real ownership from day one.
• Employee Benefits:your wellbeing isnt an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage solid retirement options generous leave and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day
• In-Person Collaboration: Amazing things happen when passionate smart and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva Zürich Barcelona London and more youll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face with people who genuinely care about what theyre building
• Food:Lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices so you can focus on the work and not on whats for lunch.
• Transport:getting to the office shouldnt cost you. We cover public transport bike allowances or parking whichever works for you.
• Flexible Working:you own your schedule. 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

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.

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