Job Overview
Join DuckDuckGo as a Senior Backend Engineer and contribute to our mission of providing privacy-focused browsing solutions. In this role, you will lead complex projects and develop high-quality, testable, and performant code that enhances our all-in-one privacy solution. You will work remotely, collaborating with a global team to solve challenging problems and improve our backend systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage backend projects to enhance functionality and performance.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Collaborate with team members to ideate and execute solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers and help them grow professionally.
- Ensure consistency and reliability in the application's performance.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of backend engineering experience.
- Proficiency in complex data structures and algorithms.
- Experience with Perl or similar languages.
- Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
Why Join Us?
- Remote First Culture: We have always been a fully distributed company, empowering you to work from anywhere.
- Commitment to Growth: Each team member receives a budget for professional development and has access to a career advisor.
- Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career in a way that suits your goals, whether through direct project leadership, process development, or advisory roles.
- Work/Life Balance: We trust you to manage your time and encourage a healthy work/life balance.
About DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo has been a leader in online privacy since 2008. Our products, including a private search engine and browser, protect users' data and offer a secure alternative to other browsers. We are committed to making privacy simple and accessible for everyone.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: €160,000 - €190,000 per year.
- Equity: Stock options available.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness stipends, co-working stipend, and more.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Remote work flexibility
- Annual professional development budget of $1,250
- Paid parental leave
- Co-working stipend
- Office setup reimbursement
- Wellness stipend
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