or apply directly on Proton's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 72 days Proton's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Proton's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Proton
- high 69 stale, 7 reposted of 69 open
- Hiring momentum
- 89 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Proton's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Proton.
About this role
As a Senior Rust Engineer on the Proton Drive team, you will design, implement, and maintain core Rust libraries that support Proton's web and mobile applications. Your role involves ensuring cross-platform compatibility, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with frontend and mobile developers to optimize performance and security. You will also develop comprehensive testing strategies and maintain documentation for the libraries you create.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Proton as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong expertise in Rust language features, concurrency, and ownership model
- Experience in developing libraries for both web and mobile applications
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently
- Understanding of secure coding practices and a commitment to maintaining high levels of security and privacy
Nice to have
- Experience with iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin) development, particularly building native mobile SDKs or integrating Rust libraries into mobile codebases
What you get
- Stock Options
- Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work
- Learning & Development: we invest in your growth
- Strong health coverage
- Solid retirement options
- Generous leave
Worth weighing
- Office-first company with an expectation of in-person collaboration
- No salary listed
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Listed by Proton on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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