Join Proton and help build a better internet where privacy is the default. Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on the belief that privacy is a fundamental human right. Since then, Proton has developed the world’s largest encrypted email service and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar, serving millions globally. Proton is profitable, independent, and hires selectively from top applicants. The team consists of over 500 members across 50+ countries, moving fast with a light hierarchy and a focus on impact.
You will be part of the Infrastructure Systems team, providing all base platforms in Proton (Kubernetes, VM orchestration, Bare metal provisioning) as well as critical services (DNS, DHCP, SoT, Monitoring).
Tasks
- Oversee and optimize Proton's rapidly expanding global network of thousands of servers.
- Design and implement automation systems to ensure 99.95%+ uptime across the infrastructure.
- Serve as an active member of the on-call rotation, troubleshooting complex technical challenges across different network environments and censorship scenarios.
- Develop and enhance sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems for real-time visibility into the global infrastructure.
- Engineer solutions to improve connectivity, stability, performance, scalability, security, and resilience, particularly in adversarial network environments.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Linux operating system internals, networking stack, and kernel tuning.
- Strong experience with Kubernetes orchestration and automation using Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or similar tools.
- Python proficiency for developing automation tools and operational scripts.
- Ability to design highly available and complex distributed scalable systems architecture.
- Hands-on experience with monitoring solutions like Prometheus and Grafana dashboards.
- Understanding of security principles and best practices for infrastructure.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies as the infrastructure evolves.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, especially in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborative mindset for working with the whole Infrastructure department.
- Bonus: Experience with bare metal provisioning.
- Bonus: On-premise cloud solutions experience.
- Bonus: Contribution to open-source projects.
Benefits
- Work that matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy, and the impact is measurable.
- Salary range for Paris: Base annual gross 50,000€ to 77,000€, with final compensation based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
- Stock options: opportunity to be an owner of the company from day one.
- Technology: receive the right hardware and software to do your best work.
- Learning & development: investment in your growth and real ownership from day one.
- Employee benefits: strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support.
- Office first: expectation to spend most of your time in the office, with some flexibility to work from home.
- Food: lunch and snacks provided every day in the offices.
- Transport: coverage for public transport, bike allowances, or parking.
- Flexible working: set hours that work for you and your team.
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Das Team
The Infrastructure Systems team provides all base platforms and critical services for Proton, including Kubernetes, VM orchestration, bare metal provisioning, DNS, DHCP, SoT, and monitoring. The team collaborates closely within the Infrastructure department.