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 <h1>The Tor Project is looking for a pluggable transport developer!</h1>
 
 <p>
 This job is for the development and maintenance of the
 <a href="https://crypto.stanford.edu/flashproxy/">flash proxy</a>
 circumvention system, with a focus on deployment and getting tools in
 the hands of users. If it goes well, we might have you branch out into
 improving usability and deployability of other Tor pluggable transports.
 </p>
 
 <p>
 Applicants must be familiar with Python, JavaScript, and web
 technologies, particularly WebSocket. You will do usability testing and
 be in charge of producing binary packages of client software for
 GNU/Linux, Windows, and OS X. The system's supporting infrastructure is
 already in place, but may require changes depending on the future
 development of the client programs. There also is the potential for the
 development and implementation of new covert rendezvous methods that may
 have broader use outside the flash proxy system.
 </p>
 
 <p>
 You will be assisted and mentored by David Fifield, the primary
 developer of the flash proxy software and co-author of its
 <a href="https://crypto.stanford.edu/flashproxy/flashproxy.pdf">research
 paper</a>, and all-around good guy.
 </p>
 
 <p>
 This link will display open flash proxy tickets, giving an idea of the
 tasks we want done.
 <blockquote>

 <a href="https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/query?status=accepted&status=assigned&status=needs_information&status=needs_review&status=needs_revision&status=new&status=reopened&component=Flashproxy&order=priority">Open

 Flashproxy tickets</a>
 </blockquote>
 </p>
 
 <p>
 All candidates must:
 </p>
 
 <ul>
 
 <li>
 Know Python and JavaScript. At least two years of experience, or less if
 you have a few years' experience with other programming languages.
 </li>
 
 <li>
 Have experience in packaging software. In particular, it is likely that
 you will need to use py2exe to make Windows packages, and you should
 know how to use makefiles.
 </li>
 
 <li>
 Be self-directed: The best candidates can solve problems on their own
 but also know when to ask for help. Communication with other developers
 will happen over email, instant messaging, and IRC.
 </li>
 
 </ul>
 
 <p>
 An ideal candidate would also:
 </p>
 
 <ul>
 
 <li>
 Know about Tor

 <a href="<page docs/pluggable-transports>">pluggable

 transports</a> and their

 <a href="<specblob>pt-spec.txt">specification</a>.

 </li>
 
 <li>
 Have run the

 <a href="https://gitweb.torproject.org/flashproxy.git/tree/README">sample

 commands in the README</a>, and made notes about the process. One of
 your early tasks will be to do such testing so that the packages you
 make will be effectively usable.
 </li>
 
 <li>
 Have an idea of real-world censorship regimes and the threat model faced
 by circumvention tools.
 </li>
 
 <li>
 Have basic familiarity with distributed version control systems.
 </li>
 
 </ul>
 
 <p>
 Other notes:
 </p>
 
 <ul>
 	<li>Tor developers don't have an office; you can work from
 	wherever you want, in basically any country. You'll need to be
 	comfortable in this environment! We coordinate via IRC, email,
 	and bug trackers.</li>
 	<li>Academic degrees are great, but not required if you have
 	the right experience.</li>
 	<li>We only write free and open source software, and we don't
 	believe in software patents.</li>
 </ul>
 
 <p>
 How to apply:
 </p>
 
 <ul>
 	<li>Link to a sample of code you've written in the past that
 	you're allowed to show us.</li>
 	<li>Provide a CV explaining your background, experience, skills,
 	and other relevant qualifications.</li>
 	<li>List some people who can tell us more about you: these
 	references could be employers or coworkers, open source projects,
 	etc.</li>
 	<li>Email the above to jobs at torproject.org, specifying the
 	"flash proxy" position.</li>
 </ul>
 
 <p>
 About the company:<br>
  The Tor Project is a US 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to research,
  development, and education about online anonymity and privacy. The Tor

  network's 3000 volunteer relays carry 16 Gbps for upwards of half a

  million daily users, including ordinary citizens who want protection
  from identity theft and prying corporations, corporations who want
  to look at a competitor's website in private, people around the world
  whose Internet connections are censored, and even governments and law
  enforcement. Tor has a staff of 14 paid developers, researchers, and
  advocates, plus many dozen volunteers who help out on a daily basis. Tor
  is funded in part by government research and development grants, and
  in part by individual and corporate donations.
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