DuckDuckGo is hiring a
Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Backend Engineer at DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused internet company. The role involves leading complex projects, writing testable code, collaborating with peers, and mentoring other engineers. The company offers remote work, personal growth opportunities, leadership roles, work/life balance, paid parental leave, a co-working stipend, office setup reimbursement, a wellness stipend, and an annual compensation of $176,000 USD with stock options.

Requirements

• 7+ years backend engineering experience, having worked on the backend side of at least one large application
• A fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms
• A creative approach to problem-solving
• Effective project management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience leading and mentoring experienced engineers, supporting their career goals, and unlocking their potential

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects across key company-wide objectives
• Write pragmatic, testable code that's performant and works consistently
• Collaborate remotely with peers and take responsibility for solving product issues impacting our all-in-one privacy solution, whether large or small

Benefits

• Remote First, Always
• Commitment to Personal Growth: Every team member has an annual budget of $1,250 USD to invest in their professional development and a dedicated Career Advisor
• Leadership: We have many different types of leaders and possible combinations of leadership roles, so you can grow your career in a way that aligns best with your personal goals
• Work/Life Balance: Team members have the freedom and flexibility to organize their own work schedules
• Paid parental leave, a co-working stipend, office setup reimbursement, and a wellness stipend