Freedom of the Press Foundation

The Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) empowers public interest journalism by developing and maintaining SecureDrop, an open-source whistleblower submission system. We're a mission-driven nonprofit making a tangible impact on global transparency and accountability, supporting over 70 news organizations worldwide, including prominent names like The New York Times and The Guardian. Our work directly contributes to investigative journalism, enabling the exposure of critical information and holding power accountable. Our engineering team employs a robust tech stack, leveraging Python and Rust, alongside Qt for desktop GUI development. We're deeply committed to security, utilizing technologies such as Tor, Qubes OS, and SaltStack for secure and reliable deployments. We embrace a fully remote, collaborative culture built on mutual respect and blameless retrospectives, with a shared responsibility for code review, release management, and professional development. We encourage continuous improvement and learning through iterative processes and teamwork. FPF is a growing organization with a small, yet highly impactful, team of engineers located internationally. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. We actively strive for a diverse and inclusive work environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Our dedication to press freedom and the use of cutting-edge technology attracts individuals passionate about making a real difference. Our funding supports our mission and ongoing development of SecureDrop. The foundation is dedicated to improving and expanding SecureDrop Workstation while maintaining SecureDrop Server, with future plans focusing on a rewrite of the server application. Join us and contribute to the future of secure and responsible journalism.