Benefits and perks at DuckDuckGo
Learn about the 15 benefits and perks DuckDuckGo offers its employees.
Equity benefits
Every employee gets equity, so you are rewarded for your best work.
Charitable donation matching
We match on qualified charitable donations of up to $1,000 per year.
Company events
Every quarter we hold 3-day long Hack Days, during which we work on whatever we want.
Take back your schedule
No core hours means working when you're most productive, and taking time off when you need it.
Co-working space budget
Should you prefer to work from a co-working space, we reimburse the cost up to $500 USD per month.
401K
Human Interest – No company match, which maintains equality with team members worldwide. U.S. employees only.
Fair pay for everyone
Everyone at the same professional level earns the same pay regardless of factors like race, gender, age, and location.
Company retreats
We have annual company retreats, team meetups, and optional “work-ations” where you work with colleagues in various destinations around the world.
Healthcare benefits
Medical (70%-100% company paid depending on coverage), dental (50% company paid), and vision insurance (50% company paid) for employees. U.S. employees only.
Employee assistance program (EAP)
We offer counseling services provided through Workplace Options to help you and your family manage life-stressors (e.g., stress, depression, marital challenges, well-being, etc.)
Flexible time off
We trust you to use good judgment to take time off as needed so that you can be your best at work. Our CEO sets a good example by taking regular vacations and encouraging the rest of the team to do the same.
Learning and development budget
Every team member has an annual budget of $1,250 USD to invest in their professional development. Every team member also has a dedicated Career Advisor, who serves as a guide to help you develop your strengths, identify your motivations, and understand your opportunities for growth.
Home office budget
To help you get your office set up, we reimburse up to $1,250 USD to cover the purchase of office productivity items, such as desk, chair, computer monitors, keyboards, etc. We also reimburse the purchase of a computer every 3 years and offset the cost of a phone (up to $500 USD) every 2 years to do your job.
Paid parental leave
After 1 year at the company, we offer up to 16 weeks paid leave to all new parents (it's 4 weeks within the first 6 months at the company and 8 weeks at 6-12 months). Birthing parents can combine this with Short Term Medical Leave for up to 24 weeks. And we offer an additional 8 weeks unpaid, if you need more time.
Wellness stipend
To promote your physical and mental health, we offer a Wellness Stipend of up to $1,000 USD per year (taxable) to use for the following expenses: fitness memberships (e.g., gyms, yoga, Classpass), consultations, and counseling (e.g., nutritionist, mental health), sports and athletic activities (e.g., soccer leagues), and personal wellness equipment (e.g., treadmill, bicycle).
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