Proton
SeniorFrontendEngineer
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“Senior Frontend Engineer at Proton. Skills: Frontend expertise, Browser internals, Extension APIs. Develop new features. Deploy high-quality user experiences”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven front-end expertise, Deep technical knowledge of browser internals, Extension APIs, Desktop application frameworks, Deep understanding of the Javascript ecosystem, Proficiency with TypeScript, Type-safe programming paradigms, Software engineering best practices, Design patterns, CI/CD, Product mindset, Focus on offering the best user experiences, Experience working in a distributed team
Nice to Have
Experience with modern MV3 browser extension development, Experience with Electron, Experience with similar desktop application frameworks, Experience with browser extensions, Cross-platform web applications, Experience working with service-worker architectures, Experience with WebAssembly, Experience with Rust, Experience with breaking down product requirements into architecture design and implementation, Experience with event-driven systems, Familiarity with UX, Familiarity with accessibility, Familiarity with localization concerns, Experience with application monitoring strategies, High-level understanding of cryptography concepts, Key exchange, Difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption
What You'll Do.
Deploy high-quality user experiences
Implement user experiences
Provide constructive feedback
Ensure maintainability
Performance optimization
Develop testing strategies
Implement testing strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with backend; Work with product owners; Work with designers; Work with QA; Work with other engineers; Gather stakeholder feedback; In-person collaboration
Process & Methodology
Break down large initiatives into smaller milestones
Full Job Description
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. 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. In 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 it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here! The Pass Team Proton Pass is a secure, open-source password manager developed by Proton—the team behind Proton Mail and Proton VPN. Built with end-to-end encryption and a strong commitment to privacy, Proton Pass helps individuals and teams safely manage passwords, 2FA codes, notes, and more. As part of the Proton ecosystem, it integrates seamlessly with other privacy-first tools, ensuring robust protection for your digital identity. What you will do: We're seeking an experienced developer working across multiple web platforms including browser extensions, web and desktop applications. This role requires both front-end expertise and deep technical knowledge of browser internals, extension APIs, and desktop application frameworks Develop new features: Developing, deploying and supporting high-quality user experiences, including feature development and implementation. Collaboration: Work closely with backend, product owners, designers, QA, and other engineers to take initiatives from ideation to completion. Break down large initiatives int
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