Senior Backend Engineer

DuckDuckGo is a remote-first company seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to lead complex projects and mentor other engineers. The role involves developing pragmatic and performant code, collaborating with peers, and taking ownership of product issues impacting the all-in-one privacy solution. The company values trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management, and offers a compensation package of $178,500 USD annually and stock options. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend systems
• Product acumen to reason about technical tradeoffs
• Familiarity with AI agent tooling
• Fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms
• Data-driven analytical skills
• Solid project management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience leading and mentoring experienced engineers

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Office setup
• Co-working allowances