Patchstack is looking for a technical content writer to join our team. You’ll be creating useful content to help people build better – and more secure – WordPress sites. While we are not necessarily looking for a cybersecurity expert, this role does require a good understanding of WordPress security.

What is Patchstack?

We are a group of people passionate about open-source software, protecting website owners and developers from hackers.

We do this by helping them identify & patch vulnerabilities in their WordPress sites. We also run a community of ethical hackers and security researchers who help us find and patch these vulnerabilities in open-source components.

What we do:

• We provide a SaaS solution to detect and virtually patch plugin vulnerabilities.
• We run a community-driven bug bounty platform (Patchstack Alliance) to nurture a community of independent security researchers behind the WordPress ecosystem.
• We maintain an open and free WordPress vulnerability database
• We provide vulnerability information to some of the biggest WordPress hosting companies
• We provide professional code review and security auditing to WordPress plugins

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a true advocate of WordPress. This role requires a deeper technical understanding of WordPress & PHP, and a nuanced understanding of WordPress security.

We’re looking for someone who loves sharing tips & tricks about WordPress – you don’t just enjoy building websites, but you also want to share your experiences with others.

You would be writing articles & tutorials on various WordPress-related topics, focusing on security, as outlined in our content plan. You’ll also have a chance to bring your own ideas to the table.

Key responsibilities

• Write WordPress security-related articles for the Patchstack website, based on our existing content plan
• Review articles written by our external content partners & contributors for accuracy
• Research, suggest & write on additional topics you think our readers could benefit from

Key requirements

• Strong technical understanding of the WordPress platform
• Knowledge of security in the WordPress context is a big plus
• Good understanding of PHP
• Excellent written English
• A curious mindset – you’ll have a chance to learn a lot!

What we can offer:

• Highly impactful work
• No corporate environment
• Paid training for work-related personal development
• Paid vacations (35 days a year)
• Full-time telecommuting in a globally distributed team
• Co-working space membership or WFH equipment for home-office
• Fitness club or a local gym membership
• Competitive salary