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Site Reliability Engineer - Infrastructure Systems

Proton
CompanyProton
CategoryEngineering
LocationGeneva; Paris
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted23 Apr 2026
Last verified3 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default Proton was founded in 2014 by scientists from CERN on a simple truth: privacy is a fundamental human right . Since then, we’ve built the world’s largest encrypted email service (Proton Mail) and expanded into Proton VPN, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, and Proton Calendar—tools used by millions globally to protect their freedom, fight censorship, and keep their data safe. In some situations, Proton has literally helped save lives! We are profitable, independent (no VC control), and selectively hire from the top ~1% of applicants. Our 500+ team members across 50+ countries come from leading organizations and elite academic backgrounds. We move fast, keep hierarchy light, and prioritize impact over optics. If you want to do meaningful work with exceptionally high-caliber people, this is it. Join us and do work you can truly be proud of. Check our open-source projects here ! Purpose of the role:    You will be part of the Infrastructure Systems team which provides all base platforms in Proton (Kubernetes, VM orchestration, Bare metal provisioning) as well as all the critical services for them (DNS, DHCP, SoT, Monitoring...). What you will do: Infrastructure Management : Oversee and optimize our rapidly expanding global network of thousands of servers Automation & Reliability : Design and implement automation systems that ensure 99.95%+ uptime across our infrastructure Problem Solving : Serve as an active member of the on-call rotation, troubleshooting complex technical challenges across different network environments and censorship scenarios Monitoring Excellence : Develop and enhance sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems that provide real-time visibility into our global infrastructure Technical Implementation : Engineer solutions to improve connectivity, stability, performance, scalability, security, and resilience—particularly in adversarial network environments Job requirements: Linux Expertise : Knowledge of Linux operating system internals, networking stack, and kernel tuning Infrastructure as Code : Strong Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and automation using Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar tools Programming Skills : Python proficiency for developing automation tools and operational scripts Architecture : Ability to design Highly Available and complex distributed scalable systems architecture Observability Tools : Hands-on experience with monitoring solutions like Prometheus and Grafana dashboards Security Knowledge : Understanding of security principles and best practices for infrastructure What We Value: Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies as our infrastructure evolves Strong problem-solving abilities, especially in high-pressure situations Collaborative mindset for working with the whole Infrastructure department Bonus points for: Experience with bare metal provisioning On-premise cloud solutions experience Contribution to open-source projects   What We Offer Work that Matters: millions of people trust Proton with their privacy. We answer only to our users — not advertisers, not investors with conflicting agendas, not governments. The work you do here is real, and the impact is measurable. (read more about our impact here ) Salary Range : Paris - Base Annual Gross - 50,000€ to 77,000€ - Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience. Stock Options: at Proton, we all have the opportunity to be owners of the company. From day one, you have a real stake in what we're building. When Proton wins, you win. Technology: you'll get the right hardware and the right software you need to do your best work. Learning & Development: we invest in your growth because sharp peop
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