Garda is looking for a Data Engineer in its Research and Technology (R&T) group based out of our Geneva Office. 

The R&T team is responsible for all of the firm's applications & infrastructure including data management, analytics, portfolio and risk management. The selected candidate will be experienced in processing and manipulating data, developing scalable and performant data delivery systems, data APIs and platforms. This position requires proficiency and experience in software development using Python. While prior business knowledge is not mandatory, capital markets related experience will be a plus.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining stable data pipeline to support Garda’s trading and business activities
• Aid in the onboarding and processing of interesting new data sets, working with developers, traders, and portfolio managers across the organization
• Develop a keen understanding of the data and how it is being utilized in our systems, analytics, and investment process

Qualifications & Desired Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance
• Minimum 2 years of development experience using either Python, C# or Java/ C++
• Minimum 2 years of database/SQL experience
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools (dagster, airflow, dbt, talend etc.)
• Experience with containerized applications. Experience with container orchestration tools is a plus (Swarm, Kubernetes, ECS, etc.)
• Must be comfortable with development across the application stack
• Ability to complete complex projects independently
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-energy, time sensitive team environment

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!

The team:

Inbox is the organisation that looks after Proton's Mail and Calendar products for iOS, Web and Desktop (including our B2B focused Bridge application). As a QA Automation Engineer on the Inbox team, you will play a crucial role in testing Proton's most vital services, including Mail and Calendar. We expect you to be customer-centric, continuously learning, passionate about technology and usability. You are adept at turning technical complexities into seamless user experiences. Effective teamwork, collaboration with Product, Design, APIs, and your team, and data-driven decision-making are essential aspects of this role. 

Tech Stack and Tools:

Kotlin, Java (Jetpack Compose Testing, Espresso, UI Automator), XCode, SWIFT (XCUITest)

What you will do:

• Automate away the waste in the testing of Proton Mail’s mobile applications.
• Shape the overall testing architecture and standards (ensuring consistent metrics, quality approach, defect resolution process, CI/CD pipelines).
• Establish a team mindset focused on quality. Use your sharp eyes and technical knowledge to ensure Proton users enjoy a flawless experience.
• Keep engagement high with a fast-paced development process and ongoing deliveries. Execute and adjust your testing activities accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Support to identify issues, priorities, and user feedback.
• Define and lead a unified quality strategy for the Inbox Business Unit.

What we are looking for:

• 10+ years of experience as a QA Engineer and at least 2+ years of experience in developing automation for mobile platforms
• Proficiency in Kotlin or Java programming languages, with hands-on experience in UI testing frameworks such as Espresso, UiAutomator, Compose UI Test
• Proficiency in Swift programming language, with hands-on experience in UI testing frameworks: XCUITest and XCTest
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools
• Strong technical skills and being pro at identifying issues and solving complex problems
• Good understanding of the software development life-cycle process
• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and processes
• Proactiveness and high motivation

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)
• A great Team: Our team is diverse, collaborative, and tight-knit with people coming from all walks of life, including many of the world’s top academic institutions and organizations, such as MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, and ETH.
• 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 people make us better. Proton is one of the fastest ways to accelerate your career because you'll be thrown into real challenges, with real ownership, from day one.
• Employee Benefits: your wellbeing isn't an afterthought. We offer strong health coverage, solid retirement options, generous leave, and wellness support so you can bring your best self to work every day
• 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.
• In-Person Collaboration: Amazing things happen when passionate, smart, and purposeful people get together in the same room. With offices across Geneva, Zürich, Barcelona, London and more, you'll spend most of your time collaborating face-to-face with people who genuinely care about what they're building
• Food: Lunch and snacks are on us every day in our offices so you can focus on the work and not on what's for lunch.
• Transport: getting to the office shouldn't cost you. We cover public transport, bike allowances, or parking, whichever works for you.
• Flexible Working: you own your schedule. Set hours that work for you and your team — because outcomes matter more than when the clock says you started.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical ability, or socio-economic background, feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities, promote open dialogue, and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

When you apply for a position, refer a candidate, or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton, we, us, or our), your information is stored in Greenhouse, in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.

If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information, we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information, or if you wish to access, correct, or delete your data, please contact our privacy team at careers@proton.ch.

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer, even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.

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