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Psst is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and nonpartisan organization designed to revolutionize whistleblowing. As the act of speaking up becomes riskier and riskier, we as a society must find new ways to check society’s power brokers, especially in 'Silicon Valley'. Psst does this by collectivising whistleblowing and thus diffusing the risks associated with speaking up. Through its secure repository, "Psst Safe," tech insiders can record their concerns, whether big or small, about unchecked power while protecting their identities. Individual deposits in the repository are vetted for authenticity and analyzed to uncover patterns among deposits. Patterns are used to create complete stories and/or legal cases; depositors are given the option to be part of the collective, always with legal and safety measures in place. In addition to the Psst Safe, Psst also provides direct support for whistleblowers who decide to take the more traditional route via Psst Protect; helps vet, organize and publish (or assist in publishing) stories via its Psst Story program, and through Psst Advocate ensures information does not die with the 24-hour news cycle but instead creates lasting change. The brainchild of three whistleblowing support veterans with deep legal, journalistic and advocacy backgrounds, Psst re-imagines how to keep the public better informed and hold corporations accountable for their actions.

About the Role:

Psst is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to oversee the next generation build of the Psst Safe. Development specs, based on prototypes developed by Berkman Klein’s ASML and opsec expert Micah Lee, include applications leveraging hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEE), improved authentication process for depositors, and an improved user interface. The Safe is housed on the open source Hush Line platform.

Responsibilities:

• Develop secure software system utilizing secure enclave technologies, such as Intel SGX, TDX, AWS Enclaves, confidential containers or secure library OS.
• Write reliable and well-tested code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate features into Safe platform.
• Research and prototype solutions that leverage trusted computing environments.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure software, protocols, and hosting environments.
• Document technical designs, architecture decisions, and code effectively.

Required technical skillset:

• Proficiency in Rust or C++ with a strong understanding of systems programming concepts.
• Familiarity with private, attested software development for Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), Intel SGX and TDX, AWS Nitro Enclaves, Azure or Google Confidential Computing, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new low-level technologies.
• Experience with secure software development practices and principles.
• Solid understanding of memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Comfortable contributing to open source projects.

Preferred skills and hardware:

• Experience with private, attested software development for Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), Intel SGX and TDX, AWS Nitro Enclaves, Azure or Google Confidential Computing.
• Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and secure protocol design.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments and toolchains.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Contributions to open source projects related to security or systems programming.

 

Compensation:

• $500 per day (based on experience and qualifications)
• Flexible working hours and fully remote collaboration.

 

Interested applicants should provide a resume that includes specific skills.