We are building a truly private, open-source LLM gateway with outstanding user experience to address privacy problems around using LLMs. When we interact with AI-based services, we face the fundamental tension between utility and privacy. Current solutions to this problem are inadequate, so we are ready to build what we couldn't find.

Who are we? A well-funded, bootstrapped venture by the founders of IVPN - a VPN service highly regarded by privacy advocates and analysts, in operation since 2009.

We are looking for a Founding Engineer (based in Europe) to architect and build an MVP from the ground up. This is a role for a senior builder with:

- At least 8 years of professional experience

- Demonstrable history of solo-shipping products

- Deep expertise across the stack (e.g., Go/Rust for backend, React/Vue for frontend)

- Strong security and infrastructure automation mindset

What you can expect:

- Founder-funded, sovereign startup = no VCs and external pressure

- Small, dedicated, 100% remote team that prefers pragmatism and maximum autonomy.

- Complete technical ownership, responsible for building a system designed for high availability and verifiable privacy.

- Sole focus on engineering - zero distractions. Founders own strategy, functional requirements, design, communications, legal and all other business related decision and execution.

- Strong salary and a significant, foundational equity stake (up to 4%).

If you're a self-directed, experienced engineer who wants to build the foundational infrastructure for private, trustworthy AI access, email me at viktor at ivpn.net for a one-page project brief.

We are building a truly private, open-source LLM gateway with outstanding user experience to address privacy problems around using LLMs. When we interact with AI-based services, we face the fundamental tension between utility and privacy. Current solutions to this problem are inadequate, so we are ready to build what we couldn't find.

Who are we? A well-funded, bootstrapped venture by the founders of IVPN - a VPN service highly regarded by privacy advocates and analysts, in operation since 2009.

We are looking for a Founding Engineer (based in Europe) to architect and build an MVP from the ground up. This is a role for a senior builder with:

- At least 8 years of professional experience

- Demonstrable history of solo-shipping products

- Deep expertise across the stack (e.g., Go/Rust for backend, React/Vue for frontend)

- Strong security and infrastructure automation mindset

What you can expect:

- Small, 100% remote team that prefers pragmatism and maximum autonomy.

- Complete technical ownership, responsible for building a system designed for high availability and verifiable privacy.

- Sole focus on engineering - zero distractions. The founders handle product, strategy, design, communications, legal and all other business related matters.

- Strong salary and a significant, foundational equity stake (up to 4%).

If you're a self-directed, experienced engineer who wants to build the foundational infrastructure for private, trustworthy AI access, email me at viktor at ivpn.net for a one-page project brief.

IVPN is a privacy-focused consumer VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts. This year we are launching multiple new services to complement our VPN offering.

We are looking for a System and Network Administrator with the following responsibilities:

- maintaining and ensuring the high availability of our network of hundreds of servers, including VPN gateways

- interfacing with ISP's to resolve upstream network issues

- provide tier 2 and 3 support to our customer support team for issues relating to infrastructure

- consolidating infrastructure, unifying monitoring and aligning operational practices across the business.

The position is fully remote with high level of autonomy: maximum freedom, minimum meetings.

What we expect:

- 5+ years experience managing Linux servers including bare-metal.

- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS and other related Internet protocols

- Experience working with a configuration management tool e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Salt.

- 5+ years experience with Python, Go or other scripting languages

- Interest in infosec, specifically with regards to public key cryptography, firewalls and Linux server hardening.

You can email me if you have any questions about the role: viktor at ivpn.net. If you are ready, you can apply here: https://www.careers-page.com/ivpn/job/L67WWWY5

IVPN is a privacy-focused consumer VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts. This year we are launching multiple new services to complement our VPN offering.

We are looking for a System and Network Administrator with the following responsibilities: maintaining and ensuring the high availability of our network of hundreds of servers, including VPN gateways / interfacing with ISP's to resolve upstream network issues / provide tier 2 and 3 support to our customer support team for issues relating to infrastructure / consolidating infrastructure, unifying monitoring and aligning operational practices across the business.

The position is fully remote with high level of autonomy: maximum freedom, minimum meetings.

What we expect: 5+ years experience managing Linux servers including bare-metal. / Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS and other related Internet protocols / Experience working with a configuration management tool e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Salt. / 5+ years experience with Python, Go or other scripting languages / Interest in infosec, specifically with regards to public key cryptography, firewalls and Linux server hardening.

You can email me if you have any questions about the role: viktor at ivpn.net.

If you are ready, you can apply here: https://www.careers-page.com/ivpn/job/L67WWWY5

IVPN is a privacy-focused consumer VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts.

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help: -- maintain our existing infrastructure -- implement a new server architecture for our VPN gateways that we have been working on for the past year that is open, immutable, diskless, secure and built on bare-metal servers

The position is fully remote with high level of autonomy.

Requirements are experience with: -- infosec, specifically with regards to cryptographic controls used on servers e.g. Public key crypto, reproducible builds, TPM -- TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS and other related Internet protocols -- configuration management tools e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Salt -- managing Linux servers, including bare-metal -- Python, Go or other scripting languages

You can email me if you have any questions about the role: viktor at ivpn.net.

If you are ready, it's better to apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/senior-infrastructure-engineer-...

Note: target budget for this role is 55k to 70K EUR pa. depending on experience.

IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts.

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help: -- maintain our existing infrastructure -- implement a new server architecture for our VPN gateways that we have been working on for the past year that is open, immutable, diskless, secure and built on leased bare-metal servers.

The position is fully remote with high level of autonomy.

Requirements are deep experience with: -- infosec, specifically with regards to cryptographic controls used on servers e.g. Public key crypto, reproducible builds, TPM -- TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS and other related Internet protocols -- configuration management tools e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Salt -- managing Linux servers, including bare-metal -- Python, Go or other scripting languages

You can email me if you have any questions about the role: viktor at ivpn.net.

If you are ready, it's better to apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/senior-infrastructure-engineer-...

IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts.

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help maintain our existing + implement a new server architecture for our VPN gateways that we have been working on for the past year that is open, immutable, diskless, secure and built on leased bare-metal servers. The position is fully remote with high level of autonomy.

Requirements are deep experience with: - infosec, specifically with regards to cryptographic controls used on servers e.g. Public key crypto, reproducible builds, TPM - TCP/IP, UDP, SSL/TLS and other related Internet protocols - configuration management tools e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Salt - managing Linux servers, including bare-metal - Python, Go or other scripting languages

You can email me if you have any questions about the role: viktor at ivpn.net.

If you are ready, it's better to apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/senior-infrastructure-engineer-...

IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts.

We are looking for a Golang Developer to work on a new project, a privacy-friendly DNS solution (B2C).

Ideally you possess the following knowledge: - Strong experience with Golang. Minimum of 2 years experience in your last role. - Experience with back-end development, including server, network, and hosting environments. - Strong networking knowledge, specifically relating to implementing and managing DNS. - Fluent in SQL and able to create complex database schemas. - Understanding of security best practices to safeguard user data.

We are looking for mid-level/senior candidates who can own the project from planning to release (with internal help, of course).

You can email me if you have any questions about the role: viktor@ivpn.net if you are ready, it's better to apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/golang-developer

Don't forget to mention you found the role on HN.

IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts.

We are looking for a Full-stack Web Developer to work on a new project for a privacy-friendly DNS solution (B2C).

Ideally you possess the following knowledge: - HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) - Experience with back-end development, including server, network, and hosting environments, using Node.js / Python or Golang. - Knowledge of DNS protocols, privacy tools, and ad-blocking technology. - Fluent in SQL and able to create complex database schemas. - Understanding of security best practices to safeguard user data.

We are looking for mid-level/senior candidates who can own the project from planning to release (with internal help, of course).

You can email me directly to discuss the role: viktor@ivpn.net if you are ready, it's better to apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/full-stack-web-developer-ivpn Don't forget to mention you found the role on HN.

IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts.

We are looking for a Full-stack Web Developer to work on a new project for a privacy-friendly DNS solution.

Ideally you possess the following knowledge: - HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) - Experience with back-end development, including server, network, and hosting environments, using Node.js / Python or Golang. - Knowledge of DNS protocols, privacy tools, and ad-blocking technology. - Fluent in SQL and able to create complex database schemas. - Understanding of security best practices to safeguard user data.

We are looking for mid-level/senior candidates who can own the project from planning to release (with internal help, of course).

You can email me directly to discuss the role: viktor@ivpn.net or apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/full-stack-web-developer-ivpn Don't forget to mention you found this on HN.

IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts.

We are looking for a Technical Writer to create in-depth guides about privacy, information security and VPN use. We prefer quality over quantity, and aim for providing real value to our technical audience as opposed to churning out surface level, keyword stuffed content marketing posts.

To qualify for this role, credentials and number of years of experience does not necessarily matter, given you have a deep interest in privacy, come equipped with technical skills, and have a knack for writing.

This is a remote, part-time (20 hours per week) position with a possibility of switch to full-time depending on the progress of projects and your goals.

You can email me directly to discuss the role: viktor@ivpn.net or apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/technical-writer-privacy-securi...

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IVPN is a privacy-focused VPN service in operation since 2010. We have high ethical standards, regular security audits and a stellar reputation among security and privacy analysts. We are planning to overhaul our VPN infrastructure with a new server build to radically improve the transparency of our service.

We are looking for an experienced infrastructure engineer to research and develop a new server architecture for our VPN gateways that is open, immutable, diskless and secure, using open-source software and multiple layers of security technologies. You will also be responsible for the initial provisioning of servers, from procurement to building and final distribution to data centers (travel might not be required).

If you have: - strong understanding and interest in InfoSec, specifically with regards to cryptographic controls used on servers - multiple years of experience with a scripting language (Python, Go) - same with managing Linux servers then you are a great fit for this role.

You can email me directly to discuss about the role: viktor@ivpn.net or apply here: https://ivpn.recruitee.com/o/senior-infrastructure-engineer

the privacy protection for most people using VPNs is required against their ISP and other actors looking to analyse their traffic, not users on the local network. a commercial VPN will be better for privacy due to the crowding effects, ie. large number of users sharing the same IP and protects against correlation attacks - it's much easier to trace the activities on your own VPN endpoint back to you. of course you need to trust the operators, which is as different question.

don't trust services that promise things they can't deliver and you cannot vet properly.