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Senior Software Engineer (Inbox Desktop)
OtherHybrid — London; Geneva
Published on 2026-08-17
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About this role
Own the technical development of Proton Mail Desktop for Windows and Linux, helping rebuild Proton’s desktop clients around cross-platform Rust. The role combines hands-on product development with architecture, planning, and technical leadership, with a focus on usability, quality, security, and privacy.
About the company
Proton builds end-to-end encrypted email, VPN, storage, password, and related privacy tools for individuals and businesses.
The team
Inbox Desktop team, which develops Proton Mail Desktop, Proton Mail Bridge, and the Export tool.
Stack
RustC++GoQtJavaScriptTypeScriptReactElectron
What you'll do
- Assess technologies and contribute to cross-team technical decisions
- Translate product specifications into technical requirements and lead implementation
- Build, deploy, and maintain product features and high-quality user experiences
- Improve development tools, processes, and scalability
- Write clear, testable code and maintain code quality
- Scope, plan, and execute features and technical initiatives
- Mentor teammates and promote quality assurance and performance optimization
What we're looking for
- Significant professional Rust experience, or strong modern C++ experience plus reasonably complex Rust projects
- Experience building high-quality Windows and Linux desktop applications, including UI and business logic
- Familiarity with native or cross-platform desktop UI frameworks
- Product mindset and focus on user experience and product metrics
- Ability to make architectural decisions and contribute to technical strategy
- Strong collaboration, written communication, and distributed-team skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of secure coding and privacy
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Nice to have
- macOS or mobile cross-platform development experience
- Familiarity with unidirectional data-flow frameworks
- Experience with Grafana, Metabase, or other monitoring platforms
- B2B experience, preferably in online privacy or productivity
Benefits
- Stock options
- Work from home up to 30% of the time, with three core office days
- Flexible working hours
- Office lunches and snacks
- Public transport subsidies, bike allowances, or parking, depending on location
- Health insurance, retirement savings options, vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs
- Training, conferences, and other learning opportunities