Senior Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer at DuckDuckGo, you will lead complex projects across key company-wide objectives, writing pragmatic, testable code while collaborating remotely with your peers.

In Short

• Lead complex backend projects for DuckDuckGo's privacy solutions.
• Write performant and consistent code using Perl, Go, and Node.js.
• Collaborate remotely with a team of engineers.
• Mentor other engineers and support their career growth.
• Implement AI-powered features while maintaining privacy standards.
• Architect and deliver VPN offerings for the Privacy Pro bundle.
• Develop sophisticated data processing pipelines.
• Engage in effective project management and communication.
• Participate in a transparent compensation structure.
• Contribute to a culture of trust and inclusivity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional backend engineering experience.
• Experience with large application development.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Ability to reason about experiments and data analysis.
• Effective project management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Experience in leading and mentoring engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $178,500 USD annually.
• Stock options.
• Paid parental leave.
• Office setup and co-working allowances.
• Flexible work arrangements with no core hours.
• Annual all-hands meetup and team retreat.
• Transparent compensation across professional levels.
• Focus on employee wellbeing.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Accessible hiring process for all candidates.