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technology innovation • child sexual exploitation

Thorn is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the internet safer for children and defending them from sexual abuse. Founded in 2012, Thorn creates and implements technology solutions to identify and remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and assist in the identification of victims. 

In addition to providing resources for youth, parents, and platforms, Thorn engages in cutting-edge research on online threats and opportunities for safety. The organization is committed to empowering individuals and businesses to protect children and has partnered with companies like Slack to enhance online safety protocols. 

Thorn also influences policy and supports the prevention of online child exploitation through education and awareness campaigns. 


51 - 200 employees


Founded 2012

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

🔒 Cybersecurity

💰 Venture Round on 2017-01

Staff Engineer
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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $150k - $207k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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📋 Description
• Deliver scalable systems for detecting, removing, and reporting child sexual abuse material
• Collaborate with engineers to design scalable backend systems
• Own large, high-impact projects from concept to production
• Work with the product team to define product requirements
• Formulate solutions for industry partners
• Write and review production-quality code
• Mentor engineers and drive technical innovation

🎯 Requirements
• Strong software development skills
• Experience building, scaling, and maintaining complex systems
• Experience prototyping, implementing, testing, and deploying code
• Clear collaborative communication
• Usability, design, and real-world impact focus
• Enthusiasm for teaching and eagerness to learn
• Ability to adapt and maintain calm in shifting priorities

🏖️ Benefits
• Remote-first work model
• Company-wide gatherings
• In-person team-building events