Security Software Developer (Contract RFP)

Freedom of the Press Foundation

2 months ago

Remote

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Senior

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About this role

Freedom of the Press Foundation seeks a contract Security Software Developer for a six-month, part-time engagement to contribute to the WEBCAT browser extension. The role is a mix of hands-on implementation and applied security research, engaging with emerging web integrity standards and collaborating with internal and external engineers and researchers. The position is fully remote with preferred availability for afternoon U.S. Eastern overlap.

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About Freedom of the Press Foundation

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Freedom of the Press Foundation is a nonprofit organization that defends and strengthens press freedom and the public’s right to know. It supports investigative and public-interest journalism through advocacy, legal support, fundraising, and by building and maintaining digital-security tools—most notably funding and supporting SecureDrop and other open-source projects that protect journalists and sources. The foundation also advances government transparency, supports whistleblowers, and provides training and resources for secure reporting. Newsrooms, journalists, and transparency advocates rely on FPF for technical tools, grants, and policy expertise.