# Thorn

## Company blurb

Working at [Thorn](https://thorn.org) gives you the opportunity to apply your skills, expertise, and passion to directly impact the lives of vulnerable children.

Our team tackles dynamic, quickly evolving problems with our diverse network of partners. We innovate cutting-edge technology, work directly with service organizations, and build engaged communities, all with the children we serve as our center.

We are a fully distributed organization backed by a dedicated and growing network of supporters. If you’re able to bring clarity to complexity and lightness to heavy problems, you might be a great fit for our team.

Learn more about our mission and what it's like to work at Thorn at [thorn.org](https://thorn.org/)!

## Company size

70+ full-time staff across engineering, data science, product, research, programs, policy, development, marketing, operations, sales, support, etc.

## Remote status

100% remote team, distributed throughout the United States.

We share the [lessons we've learned](https://www.thorn.org/blog/thorn-tips-working-from-home-remote/) from working remotely since 2012, our tips for [building a strong and effective engineering team](https://www.thorn.org/blog/working-remotely-building-a-strong-effective-engineering-team-while-distributed/), and our experiences [hosting virtual team summits](https://www.thorn.org/blog/virtual-team-meeting/).

## Region

USA

## Company technologies

- **Languages**: Typescript, Node, React, GraphQL, Python
- **Data**: Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MemSQL, Redshift
- **Ops**: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Nomad, Consul
- **Cloud**: AWS, Google Cloud

## Office locations

None; our remote-first team has the flexibility to work from home, their favorite co-working space, or wherever best suits their needs.

## How to apply

View open positions and apply at [thorn.org/careers](https://www.thorn.org/careers/)!