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R+D Engineer(m/w/x)

Genf, Zürich
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Securing ProtonVPN infrastructure and enhancing performance with new feature implementation. Expert operating system internals and network protocol knowledge required. Stock options, flexible hours, and hardware/software provided.

Requirements

  • Expert-level operating system internals knowledge
  • Expertise with network protocols and implementation
  • Documented contributions to system-level projects
  • Software development experience
  • Understanding of quality assurance principles
  • Expertise in Windows, macOS, or Linux system development
  • Extensive experience with Linux kernel, Windows drivers, or macOS system extensions development
  • Strong understanding of system programming languages (C/C++, Rust, Go, Python)
  • Experience with debugging and code profiling
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP protocol and settings
  • Strong understanding of VPN protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard)
  • Experience with cryptography concepts (TLS certificates, PKI)

Tasks

  • Maintain ProtonVPN infrastructure security
  • Improve ProtonVPN overall performance
  • Design and implement new features
  • Collaborate with app developers
  • Solve complex networking challenges
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Improve connectivity, stability, performance, scalability, security, and resilience
  • Extend infrastructure and client software functionality
  • Contribute to open-source projects
  • Create new open-source projects
  • Code in C or Rust
  • Script in Python or Lua
  • Create patches for the Linux kernel
  • Debug system-level issues
  • Collaborate with the ProtonVPN development team
  • Address unique and varied challenges
  • Engage in continuous learning

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • C/C++
  • Rust
  • Go
  • Python
  • TCP/IP
  • OpenVPN
  • WireGuard
  • TLS
  • PKI

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours

Competitive Pay

  • Stock options

Modern Equipment

  • Hardware and software provided

Learning & Development

  • Learning and development

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Health coverage
  • Wellness support

Retirement Plans

  • Retirement options

More Vacation Days

  • Generous leave

Free or Subsidized Food

  • Free lunch and snacks

Additional Allowances

  • Transport allowance
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