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Published 5 days ago

Software Engineer (Consultancy)

Psst.org Incorporated
Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
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    • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    June 28, 2026
    End Date:
    September 25, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Compensation:
    USD $500 - $600 / day
    This is a multi-phased project and so we will consider both those who can work full time and part time.
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Policy, Science & Technology, Transparency & Oversight

    Description

    Psst is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to oversee the next generation

    build of the Psst Safe. The engineer will work with Professor Anitha Gollamudi from University of Massachusetts - Lowell and includes prototypes developed by Berkman Klein’s Applied Social Media Lab. Development will include applications leveraging hardware-based trusted execution environments (TEE), improved authentication process for depositors, and an improved user interface. The Safe utilizes 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.

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Baltimore, MD, USA

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