Site Reliability Engineer - Storage

Overview

Proton offers a position as a Site Reliability Engineer focused on Storage, joining a team responsible for automating, scaling, enhancing, and running the organization's storage infrastructure. The role is based out of offices in Geneva, Switzerland, or Paris, France. Proton operates primarily on-premise across multiple data centers, placing storage at the center of its encrypted products that serve millions of users globally.

Requirements

Applicants need experience building complex production systems, software development experience, and operational expertise in diagnosing and troubleshooting critical systems. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of security best practices alongside a high-level understanding of cryptography concepts. Experience with storage systems such as Ceph, Seaweed, or Tape is considered a bonus qualification.

What you get

The position provides devices and software for work, daily lunch and snacks at the offices, and transport support through public transport subsidies, bike allowances, or parking spaces depending on the location. Employees receive stock options, flexible working hours that accommodate team meetings, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings options, vacation and leave policies, and wellness programs. Professional growth is supported through training programs, conferences, events, and continuous learning opportunities. For the Paris location specifically, the base annual gross salary ranges from 50,000 to 77,000 EUR, with final compensation determined by qualifications, skills, and experience.