Staff QA Automation Engineer (Android & iOS)

Staff QA Automation Engineer (Android & iOS)

Paris; Geneva;

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. You are customer‑centric, continuously learning, passionate about technology and usability, and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a QA Engineer and at least 2+ years of experience 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.