Senior Rust Engineer - Proton Drive

Proton is a company that builds tools to protect people's freedom and keep their data safe, with a range of products including Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Drive. The company was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN and is now a profitable, independent organization with over 500 team members across 50 countries. As a Senior Rust Engineer on the Proton Drive team, the main day-to-day responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining components that power Proton Drive, working collaboratively with a cross-functional team to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance across various client applications. This will involve architecting and developing core Rust libraries, ensuring cross-platform compatibility, conducting code reviews, and implementing security best practices. To be considered for this role, candidates must have at least 5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on the Rust programming language. They must also have experience in developing libraries for web and mobile applications, and be proficient in using version control systems such as Git. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is also required. In addition to these must-have requirements, it would be beneficial for candidates to have a strong understanding of secure coding practices and a commitment to maintaining high levels of security and privacy. The company values collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning, and offers the opportunity to work with a high-caliber team on meaningful projects that can make a real difference.