Proton

A better internet, where privacy is the default, is possible. Building this better internet might seem daunting or even unthinkable, but at Proton, this is what we do every day. 

Proton was founded in 2014 by a group of scientists who met at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Our first product, Proton Mail, is now the world’s largest encrypted email service. Subsequent Proton products, such as Proton VPN, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, and Proton Pass give our users full control over how and with whom their data is shared. 

Today, Proton makes privacy universally accessible. Journalists from outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times, some of the world’s largest organizations, and people in more than 180 countries have signed up for over 100 million accounts. Our diverse and dynamic team is made up of more than 400 members representing over 40 different nationalities. While we are based in Geneva, Switzerland, we have offices in Zurich, Prague, London, Vilnius, Skopje, Taipei, Barcelona, Paris and many more employees working remotely around the world. 

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies to help us solve challenging problems and build new products that will reach hundreds of millions of people. We want to create more than just one of the world’s most impactful tech companies; we want to create a new internet that serves the interests of all people. We need you, your voice, your ideas, and your ambition to make it happen. 

Purpose of the role: 

We are actively seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer who will proactively participate in the Proton Inbox Web project, specializing in end-to-end (E2E) automation testing, optimizing testing approaches, defining various test types, conducting risk analysis, and fostering a culture of quality across the development team. Your role includes seamlessly transitioning between projects and maintaining existing tests. It is highly valuable for the candidate to possess a deep understanding of frontend development and a strong familiarity with the product, as they will play a pivotal role in enhancing product quality from the user perspective. The ideal candidate is a senior professional with extensive development experience, a strong interest in front-end development, and prior mobile development experience. 

What you will do: 

• Implement and maintain the E2E automation framework for the Proton Desktop and Web Inbox.
• Proactive collaboration with designers, product managers, analysts, and other engineers to define a better test approach for the project.
• Maintain the testing documentation.
• Measuring and defining the proper parameters to measure the quality of the project.
• Participate in the new activities and initiatives inside the Inbox team.
• Proactive participation in the defining and implementation of the best test techniques, types, and strategies to increase product maturity and quality.
• Bringing up the visibility of the quality state of the product.
• Bugs reporting, debugging, regression, and investigation.
• Play a key role in mentoring and guiding junior team members

Job requirements: 

• 3+ years of Experience in QA Automation or Web Development
• Previous experience with testing Desktop applications and their automation.
• Strong experience in development on TypeScript, JavaScript.
• Strong experience with Playwright, Cypress.
• Knowledge of industry-standard best practices aimed at enhancing Code Quality, CI/CD.
• An orientation toward a product-centric mindset with a strong emphasis on user feedback and close collaboration with customer support.
• Passionate to learn, proactive, and independent work approach.
• Strong sense of responsibility and initiative in team collaboration and reaching objectives

Bonus points for: 

• Experience working with Electron Apps
• Experience with Rust
• Being interested in the latest news in the field of technology, software, and specifically quality assurance.
• Prior experience and interest in leading the team and mentoring
• Previous experience with mobile: Swift/Kotlin
• Experience with Xcode and Android Studio

Why should you join Proton? 

• Be part of a movement - Proton is not just a product or service but a community-driven movement united by a shared vision of online freedom. Our services are open source, audited, and supported by community contributions. We give back to our community by maintaining core encryption libraries and by supporting other organizations furthering the same goals as us. Proton is free, open source, neutral, independent, and community first, while remaining financially sustainable. 
• Work with smart and dedicated people - Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH. 
• Join a strong brand - Our encrypted email service - Proton Mail - has grown to be a staple of online security and privacy. Proton has been featured in multiple popular television and film productions, such as Mr. Robot, Knives Out, Sounds of Metal, and more. 
• Grow with us - We’re one of Europe’s fastest-growing startups, doubling in size every year. Our growth gives you limitless career and educational opportunities as well as the opportunity to work side-by-side with many world-leading experts in their fields.
• Have your voice heard - We value your opinion and encourage you to speak up and share your ideas and thoughts. At Proton, no problem is someone else’s problem. We collectively strive to do the right thing and be the undisputed best in the world at everything we do.
• Benefits – these vary by location and type of contract but expect support on your vacation, parental leave, refreshment if working from the office, learning and development opportunities, equity for shared success, flexible working hours and remote work, company events and team building activities. 

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Proton will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation when the relevant candidate is employed by Proton.