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Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)

DuckDuckGo

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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