Technologist, Open Technology Institute

The New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute seeks enthusiastic, tech savvy individuals to join our team in Washington, D.C. Our Staff Technologists should have a flexible approach to problem solving, broad technical expertise, and the ability to learn and teach new information rapidly and effectively. Our ideal candidate will also need a strong understanding of team dynamics, taking the lead or supporting other technologists as appropriate.

If you want to...

  • Write code,
  • Unbrick a router,
  • Analyze application security,
  • Optimize a wireless mesh network for local conditions,
  • Wrap a complex program in an easy-to-use interface,
  • Explain tech policy issues in plain language,
  • Teach your grandparents how to troubleshoot their wireless connection,
  • Help your little sister and her friends use GPG keys correctly, OR
  • Transform society with just a wireless router and some parts,

...then you might be OTI's next Technologist. Don't see your specialty listed? Tell us about it in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

  • Build open-source wireless mesh networking technologies.
  • Assist OTI's developers in building and refining open-source software tools.
  • Facilitate the creation of online communities around open-source projects.
  • Continually learn new skills and share knowledge to help improve team practices.
  • Determine project requirements and envision creative solutions.
  • Present and demonstrate technologies and technology-related topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

Candidates must have the following qualifications:

  • Familiarity with at least one scripting or markup language.
  • Ability to work in UNIX-like environments, such as Linux.
  • Working knowledge of security and privacy issues.
  • Working knowledge of mesh routing technologies.
  • Thorough awareness of open source projects and policy issues.
  • 3 years of work experience in a technical field or equivalent.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

  • Public speaking, outreach, and advocacy experience.
  • Experience working with independent consultants on technical projects.
  • Experience engaging communities in on-the-ground organizing efforts.
  • Second language.

Application Process

Submit a cover letter, resume, and work sample (e.g., code samples, wireframes, training curricula, etc.)

Generous salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.

The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

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