Senior Front End Engineer (Docs)

Proton seeks a Senior Front End Engineer for its Standard Notes team to build secure, high-performance productivity tools using React and TypeScript in a hybrid work model.

This position sits within the Standard Notes team at Proton, where the primary objective is to evolve the platform into a robust, secure note-taking and productivity solution. The role involves leading technical implementation, improving developer experience, and ensuring that all features meet high standards for security and user privacy.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality user interfaces across the product suite.
• Convert product specifications into technical tasks and guide the team through implementation.
• Improve the development lifecycle, tooling, and code architecture to enhance the developer experience.
• Write clean, testable, and concise code to uphold and raise codebase standards.
• Plan and deliver new features, technical projects, and greenfield initiatives.
• Mentor team members to foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Strong grasp of JavaScript methodologies and design patterns.
• Proficiency in TypeScript or another typed programming language.
• Hands-on experience with React or at least two comparable frameworks, focusing on performant and reusable components.
• Solid knowledge of software engineering best practices, including SOLID principles, design patterns, and CI/CD pipelines.
• A product-oriented mindset dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within distributed teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of client-side security risks, such as the OWASP Top Ten, and strategies to mitigate them.
• Familiarity with UX design, accessibility standards, and internationalization/localization practices.
• Experience using Grafana or similar monitoring tools.
• Ability to translate product requirements into architectural designs and implementation plans.
• Practical experience with NodeJS.
• Understanding of cryptography concepts, including key exchange mechanisms and encryption types.

What the company offers

• Hybrid work model with office-first collaboration, allowing up to 30% remote work.
• All necessary hardware and software provided by the company.
• Daily lunch and snacks available at office locations.
• Transport cost support via public transport subsidies, bike allowances, or parking spaces.
• Stock options available to all employees.
• Flexible working hours, with core availability for team meetings.
• Learning opportunities through training programs, conferences, and events.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings options, generous vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs.

About the company

Proton operates as a community-first organization where user subscriptions are the sole source of revenue. The company prioritizes user privacy and security in all its products, fostering a culture built on collaboration, creativity, accountability, and rigorous quality assurance.

• User-centric approach with a focus on privacy and security.
• Community-first values where revenue comes directly from user subscriptions.
• Emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
• Commitment to high-quality assurance in all deliverables.