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<h1>Who We Are </h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role </h1>Working on the Backend Functional Team, you'll lead complex projects across key company-wide objectives. Using Perl (Version 5), Go, and Node.js, you’ll write pragmatic, performant, testable code that works consistently, and work on related projects. Recent projects include:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Implementing AI-assisted answers and integrating them into our Search product while maintaining our privacy-first approach</li><li>Delivering improvements to Duck.ai to help us make it a competitive AI chat alternative for both free and paying users</li><li>Implementing sophisticated data processing pipelines that maintain search relevancy</li></ul>As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll collaborate remotely with your peers and take responsibility for solving product issues impacting our all-in-one privacy solution, whether large or small. In time, you'll formally mentor other engineers, supporting their career growth and the growth of the Backend Team at DuckDuckGo. <h1>About You</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>7+ years of professional experience, primarily focused on backend systems that power consumer-facing products </li><li>Product acumen to reason about technical tradeoffs in terms of user impact</li><li>Familiarity with AI agent tooling: evaluation frameworks, RAG pipelines and prompt engineering</li><li>A fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms — you can develop and apply new solutions and confidently navigate and improve existing code. </li><li>Data-driven analytical skills for decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and experiment-oriented delivery</li><li>Solid project management abilities</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication to validate and articulate decisions</li><li>Previous experience leading and mentoring experienced engineers, supporting their career goals, and unlocking their potential.</li></ul><h1>Compensation </h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process </h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ul>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!#LI-DNI

Senior Backend Engineer

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the Privacy Functional Team, you'll lead complex projects across key company-wide objectives. You'll protect the privacy of our users using Go, Node.js, Python, and (sometimes) Perl to write pragmatic, performant, testable code, and work on related projects. Potential projects include:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Designing systems for improving our search indexes and AI features without compromising user privacy</li><li>Building new features on top of our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-tracker-radar/">Tracker Radar</a> crawler to detect emerging privacy threats</li><li>Implementing new privacy features and maintaining existing ones, such as our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/privacy/web-tracking-protections">Web Tracking</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/email-protection/privacy">Email</a> Protections</li></ul><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>As a Senior Privacy Engineer, you'll own major components of our privacy technology, taking responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time. A key part of the role will also be participation in our privacy review and audit processes, ensuring that all product developments align with our privacy principles. In time, you'll formally mentor other engineers, supporting their career growth and the growth of the Privacy Team at DuckDuckGo.<h1>About You</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Ability to lead and collaborate on high-impact and complex projects from proposal through post-mortem.</li><li>Skills to wrangle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute them effectively, involving others when necessary.</li><li>Experience working on privacy solutions in an engineering capacity (e.g. tracker blocker, differential privacy, or similar technology).</li><li>Deep technical understanding of online privacy threats and the existing solution space to protect against them.</li><li>Proficiency in any of the following: Go, Node.js, Python, Perl.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. You can validate your decisions and communicate them clearly to a variety of audiences, including non-technical stakeholders. </li></ul><h1>Compensation </h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process </h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that: </h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ul>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Senior Privacy Engineer

Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h2>Your team and role</h2>Working on the Android Functional Team, you'll build secure, privacy-focused applications for Android devices, using Kotlin, Maestro and Graphite, and work on related projects. Recent projects include:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Privacy Pro support</li><li>Improving autofill</li><li>Phishing &amp; Malware Protection</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Extensive Android engineering background (7+ years) with experience working on at least two large native Android applications.</li><li>Solid experience programming in Kotlin.</li><li>Deep understanding of MV concepts, mobile threading, and memory management and how they apply to mobile applications.</li><li>A fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms.</li><li>Ability to leverage both quantitative and qualitative data and collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop effective UX solutions.</li><li>Creative problem-solving and risk-taking. You like to take the initiative to push projects forward but know when to involve others.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. You can validate your decisions and communicate them clearly.</li></ul><h2>Compensation</h2>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritise your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup and co-working allowances.<h2>Hiring Process</h2>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h2>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </h2>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h2>Please note that:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Senior Android Engineer

Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!We’re looking for a Senior iOS Engineer to help shape our all-in-one privacy solution and join our mission to show the world that protecting your privacy online can be simple.The OpportunityIn this role, you will autonomously lead highly impactful projects that scale across millions of users from proposal through to postmortem assessing vague problems, proposing high impact solutions, and executing them against a set of success criteria. You will also:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Step up to resolve product issues – large and small.</li><li>Identify opportunities to increase searches and enhance the standard of trust online.</li><li>Own major application features and take responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time.</li><li>Collaborate with peers remotely during product brainstorms, technical design discussions, pair programming sessions and code reviews.</li><li>Write pragmatic, performant, and testable code that works consistently across devices.</li><li>Always work to improve the quality of the codebase.</li></ul>What You Will Bring to DuckDuckGo<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Ability to lead and collaborate on high-impact and complex projects from proposal through post-mortem.</li><li>Skills to wrangle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute them with a strong focus on metrics.</li><li>Significant iOS engineering experience (7+ years), with experience working on at least two large native iOS applications.</li><li>Experience programming in Swift.</li><li>Deep understanding of software design patterns such as MVVM, MVP, etc., mobile threading, and memory management, and how they apply to mobile applications.</li><li>A fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms.</li><li>Ability to leverage both quantitative and qualitative data and to collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop effective UX solutions.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. You can validate your decisions and communicate them clearly</li></ul>How We Will Support YouOur core values -- build trust, question assumptions, and validate direction -- underpin how we work day-to-day and the support we give our team members. We strive to empower our team members to be self-directed and self-motivated in their work.<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Remote First, Always: We've always been a fully distributed company with team members all over the world. We trust you to get your work done wherever, and whenever.</li><li>Commitment to Personal Growth: 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.</li><li>Leadership: We have many different types of leaders and possible combinations of leadership roles, so you can grow your career in a way that aligns best with your personal goals. You can seek additional leadership roles by being directly responsible for projects, taking ownership of areas of the company, developing and maintaining internal processes, or pursuing advisory roles.</li><li>Work/Life Balance: Team members have the freedom and flexibility to organize their own work schedules. We want you to thrive both in and out of the office. We trust you to use good judgment and take the time off that you need to bring your best self to work.</li></ul> We also offer paid parental leave, a co-working stipend, office setup reimbursement, and a wellness stipend. More support resources can be found in our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf">Team Member Support Guide</a>, which explains how we make your well-being a priority. For more information on how we collaborate worldwide, from leadership in our relatively flat organization to start-to-finish ownership, check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">DuckDuckGo Culture: How We Work.</a>CompensationAnnual compensation for this role is $178,500 USD plus stock options. Compensation is the same within a professional level, regardless of geographic location or functional area, and the compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization.Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Hiring ProcessHiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo and envision your future role here. Find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionDuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.If you think you might thrive in this environment, we would love to hear from you.Please note that:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Sometimes we meet up! Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Senior iOS Engineer

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the Privacy Functional Team, you'll lead complex projects across key company-wide objectives. Using Go, Node.js, Python, and (in some cases) Perl (Version 5), you’ll write pragmatic, performant, testable code that works consistently and helps protect the privacy of our users. Potential projects include:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Designing systems for improving our search indexes and AI features without compromising user privacy</li><li>Building new features on top of our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-tracker-radar/">Tracker Radar</a> crawler to detect emerging privacy threats</li><li>Implementing new privacy features and maintaining existing ones, such as our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/privacy/web-tracking-protections">Web Tracking</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/email-protection/privacy">Email</a>Protections</li></ol>As a Senior Privacy Engineer, you'll collaborate remotely with your peers and take ownership over major components of our privacy technology, taking responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time. A key part of the role will also be participation in our privacy review and audit processes, ensuring that all product developments align with our privacy principles. In time, you'll formally mentor other engineers, supporting their career growth and the growth of the Privacy Team at DuckDuckGo.<h1>About You</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Ability to lead and collaborate on high-impact and complex projects from proposal through post-mortem.</li><li>Skills to wrangle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute them effectively, involving others when necessary.</li><li>Experience working on privacy solutions in an engineering capacity (e.g., tracker blocker, differential privacy, or similar technology).</li><li>Experience in privacy review and audit processes that ensure product developments align with established privacy principles.</li><li>Deep technical understanding of online privacy threats and the existing solution space to protect against them.</li><li>Proficiency in any of the following: Go, Node.js, and Python.</li><li>Cross-functional communication skills. You can communicate your ideas to and understand the needs of various teams, such as legal, product, and marketing.</li></ol><h1>Compensation </h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process </h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that: </h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>While you'll be based on the Marketing Communications Functional Team, in this role, you will work across the marketing, product, content, engineering, and design teams to ensure every experience a user has with our brand is consistent and feels like DuckDuckGo. You'll help us understand what makes our tens of millions of users unique by developing in-depth insights about our user segments, their needs and motivations, and translating those insights into our user-facing touchpoints such as ads and product pages. Recent projects include:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Coordinating cross-team work related to visual identity evolution, both in and out of the product.</li><li>Execute innovative social campaign activations to drive word-of-mouth growth.</li></ol>While we encourage everyone at DuckDuckGo to be a steward of the brand, as a Brand Strategist, you'll be a go-to resource to help make sure it's being executed on effectively.<h1>About You</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>7+ years of experience in brand positioning and strategy work. This role is not in charge of ad creative development, though contributes to those projects.</li><li>You demonstrate a strong sense of ownership. Experience executing on high-impact and complex projects from proposal through post-mortem. No task is too small.</li><li>Skills to wrangle vague problems and propose innovative and pragmatic solutions.</li><li>Strong attention to detail. You catch the small things others miss.</li><li>Demonstrated experience and proficiency in leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to guide creative decisions. </li><li>You're a persuasive writer with experience crafting brand guidelines and messaging frameworks.</li></ol><h1>Compensation</h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol><h1>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h1>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Senior Brand Strategist

<h1>Who We Are </h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the IT Ops Team, you’ll support over 300 team members with the necessary internal tools and systems that empower them to complete their projects with expertise, speed, and ease. You’ll work on projects to continuously review and improve service delivery standards and mechanisms for internal tools with the goal of consistently delivering excellent and trustworthy IT Services, and work on other related projects. Examples of recent projects include:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Speeding up and simplifying the onboarding process for new team members</li><li>Deploying Intune MDM for all corporate computers.</li><li>Building Azure Active Directory Authenticated VMs for Windows App Testing</li></ul>As a Senior IT Ops Engineer you’ll be instrumental in ensuring our team members have what they need to raise the standard of trust online.<h1>About You </h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Must have experience administering Microsoft Entra and Intune for medium-to-large (300+) organizations, ideally in a remote setting.</li><li>Experience administering and supporting cloud and SaaS applications, including Office 365, connected via Entra SSO / IDP, SharePoint, etc.</li><li>Experience administrating and managing medium-to-large Microsoft Entra tenants, preferably using Terraform or some other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technology.</li><li>Ability to remote troubleshoot on macOS, Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, and Office365.</li><li>Basic familiarity with Linux sysadmin utilities.</li><li>Sound understanding of best practices for administrative access, including least privilege and other security measures.</li><li>Excellent writing skills for admin-facing and user-facing documentation.</li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol> #LI-DNI

Senior IT Operations Engineer

Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h2>Your team and role</h2>Working on the Android Functional Team, you'll build secure, privacy-focused applications for Android devices, using Kotlin, Maestro and Graphite, and work on related projects. Recent projects include:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Privacy Pro support</li><li>Improving autofill</li><li>Phishing &amp; Malware Protection</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Extensive Android engineering background (7+ years) with experience working on at least two large native Android applications.</li><li>Solid experience programming in Kotlin.</li><li>Deep understanding of MV concepts, mobile threading, and memory management and how they apply to mobile applications.</li><li>A fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms.</li><li>Ability to leverage both quantitative and qualitative data and collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop effective UX solutions.</li><li>Creative problem-solving and risk-taking. You like to take the initiative to push projects forward but know when to involve others.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. You can validate your decisions and communicate them clearly.</li></ul><h2>Compensation</h2>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritise your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup and co-working allowances.<h2>Hiring Process</h2>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h2>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </h2>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h2>Please note that:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-February-5-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

<h1>Who We Are </h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>As a leader on core DuckDuckGo products, you'll take ownership of complex problems impacting tens of millions of people. You'll balance building things right with swiftly shipping things that matter, always working towards raising the standard of trust online.You'll grow and accelerate a team of 30 engineers. That means identifying what's slowing us down and fixing it, coaching engineers and leaders to tackle bigger problems, driving hiring decisions, and evolving how we work as we scale. You'll hold the team accountable while creating conditions for them to succeed.Day-to-day, you'll ground technical decisions in data, navigate complex projects with stakeholders company-wide, and shape roadmaps aligning backend work to top priorities across multiple company objectives. You'll advise on the hardest problems and make swift calls when projects need direction.Example projects:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Validate and ship a complex cross-team project globally</li><li>Define the optimal balance of privacy-respecting ads on search results</li><li>Explore new techniques to expand instant answer triggering<h2>About You</h2></li></ol><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>10+ years in software engineering with 4+ years in engineering leadership, including managing managers</li><li>Expert-level backend systems knowledge with hands-on technical capability</li><li>Moderate data analysis and machine learning experience </li><li>Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making decisive calls on complex problems with stakeholders company-wide</li><li>A hands-on leader who is excited to contribute directly to problem solving and get into the weeds when necessary.</li><li>Track record of coaching engineers and leaders, driving hiring decisions, and evolving team processes as organizations scale</li><li>Experience setting multi-project roadmaps aligned to business priorities and swiftly adapting when priorities shift</li><li>Passion for privacy and raising the standard of trust online</li></ol><h1>Compensation</h1>$243,800 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process </h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-February-5-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Engineering Director, Backend

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role </h1>Working on the Law &amp; Policy Functional Team, you'll support DuckDuckGo's global compliance and safety obligations by translating legal and regulatory requirements into repeatable and scalable, day-to-day operational practices. As a Compliance &amp; Safety Specialist, you’ll work closely with engineering, product and legal to build, operate and continuously improve workflows for content, online safety and privacy compliance. Potential projects include:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Building cross-functional AI safety support processes, including contributing to AI governance and to the data labeling and metrics used to evaluate our products. </li><li>Managing and improving the CSAM moderation workflow for AI image uploads.</li><li>Enhancing our privacy compliance program.</li></ol>In this role, you’ll take ownership of solving complex and ambiguous operational problems, such as translating evolving frameworks for online safety, AI, and privacy into practical processes and metrics, including in situations where requirements change quickly or lack clear precedent. You’ll also proactively identify risks, dependencies, and blockers to keep compliance capabilities aligned with rapid product development, while reducing reactive legal work through clear documentation, tooling, and automation.<h1>About You</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>4+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, content moderation, trust &amp; safety, or a similar role.</li><li>2+ years working in a role that involved exposure to sensitive issues and offensive/disturbing content.</li><li>Tech experience and/or experience of Digital Regulation, with the ability to convert regulatory and policy requirements into pragmatic operational practices. </li><li>Strong judgment in handling sensitive or ambiguous situations.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple compliance or safety tasks concurrently while maintaining quality, accountability, and momentum. </li><li>Comfortable working autonomously and in collaboration with team members cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, taking guidance as needed from other members of the legal team.</li></ol>Please note this role will involve some exposure to sensitive content, including material that is sexual, violent, or otherwise disturbing.<h1>Compensation</h1>$145,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol><h1>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h1>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Compliance & Safety Specialist

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD, and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work, you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the Talent Acquisition Functional Team, you’ll help us hire the people who will propel DuckDuckGo's mission of raising the standard of trust online. As candidates' first point of contact, you'll create a positive experience for everyone who engages with our hiring process.As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you’ll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure fair, high-functioning interview processes that result in exceptional hires.Your daily responsibility will be coordinating the logistics of our hiring process: responding to candidates, scheduling interviews with stakeholders across time zones, assigning test projects to reviewers, and processing project payments. You’ll partner with hiring teams to reduce bias, raise the quality of hires, and improve the efficiency of our hiring process.<h1>About You</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>3+ years of experience as a coordinator or similar administrative role.</li><li>Ability and willingness to handle multiple complex, repetitive tasks concurrently.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail with strong follow-through.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities, adjust quickly to changing circumstances, and maintain effectiveness under pressure.</li><li>Problem solver who can streamline tasks and processes, with proficiency in project management tools, and quickly learns new systems.</li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>$87,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul><h1>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h1>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ul>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!#LI-DNI

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>As a Director, Business Development on the Partnerships team, you’ll lead DuckDuckGo’s most complex AI partnerships and drive strategy — sourcing, negotiating and scaling high-impact deals with model providers, AI infrastructure partners, and emerging players in the agentic ecosystem. These partnerships don't have a playbook yet — you'll be structuring deals where the product, the economics, and the strategic value need to be figured out together, working cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Finance to make them real. You'll manage a portfolio of competing and complementary AI provider relationships, forging partnerships with leading organizations while navigating the strategic tradeoffs of a market where pricing, capabilities, and competitive dynamics shift quarterly. Your work will directly shape how Duck.ai and our AI-powered products evolve and reach millions of users — and how a privacy-first search company competes in the AI landscape.What Projects Might Look Like <ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Figuring out further partnerships that could enhance our Duck.ai and Search Assist offerings</li><li>Creating new distribution channels to help grow our AI related services</li></ul><h1>About You</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>10+ years of Business Development, Partnerships, or Strategic Partnerships experience.</li><li>5+ years of cross-functional leadership on partnership projects and teams, including legal and engineering.</li><li>Experience with consumer internet or user-facing software business with an understanding of the AI/LLM ecosystem and how AI capabilities are being integrated into consumer products.</li><li>Significant experience leading complex product partnerships end-to-end — from identifying the opportunity through deal close and beyond. These should be partnerships where you've created something new together and navigated real product and technical complexity, not sales deals or API licensing.</li><li>Self-sufficiency on the commercial details — you don’t wait for someone else to draft terms, build financial models, or pressure-test deal structures — you can handle these details on your own while partnering with Legal and Finance.</li><li>Experience managing a portfolio of complex strategic partner relationships and an understanding of the tradeoffs that come with balancing competing and complementary providers.</li><li>You build trust quickly with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders you've never worked with before. You're collaborative by default and decisive when it counts.</li><li>Located in the US.</li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>$243,800 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol><h1>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h1>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Director, Business Development (Remote within USA)

Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>On the Marketing &amp; Communications (Marcom) Functional Team, you'll drive profitable acquisition of new users, aim to help millions of people take back control of their personal information, and work on related projects. Projects include:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Own development and execution of integrated media plans that drive product awareness and profitable new customer acquisition across TV, CTV, YouTube, OOH, radio, and emerging channels.</li><li>Lead reporting and analysis of campaign performance across brand and direct response objectives. Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations and secure stakeholder buy-in for optimization strategies.</li><li>Build and optimize the infrastructure for media buying—including measurement frameworks, vendor partnerships, process documentation, and team training—to increase speed, accuracy, and strategic impact.</li></ul>As a Senior Integrated Media Planner, you'll be responsible for scaling our presence in traditional and emerging channels while implementing processes that improve campaign velocity and efficiency, all with the goal of profitably growing DuckDuckGo's user base. You'll manage media agency relationships end-to-end, lead briefings and negotiations, optimize media mix to maximize ROI, and build measurement frameworks that connect brand awareness efforts to user acquisition. <h1>About You</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>10+ years of progressive experience in media planning roles, with significant agency-side experience in integrated campaign planning across brand and direct response contexts preferred.</li><li>Hands-on expertise planning and managing TV, CTV, YouTube, and offline campaigns, with a demonstrated track record of scaling growth and brands profitably.</li><li>Deep understanding of linear TV buying, programmatic and reserved buy CTV, YouTube reservation vs. auction dynamics, and offline media planning for large national multi-channel campaigns.</li><li>Proven experience managing media agency relationships, including briefings, negotiations, performance reviews, and optimization.</li><li>Hands-on experience with media mix modeling (MMM), multi-touch attribution (MTA), and incrementality testing to measure both brand and performance objectives.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, you’re comfortable with GRP/TRP/reach &amp; frequency analysis and building ROI projections</li><li>Ability to design cohesive integrated campaigns where traditional and digital channels work in concert.</li><li>Excellent communication skills—you can clearly articulate complex media strategies and recommendations to executives and cross-functional stakeholders, in both written and verbal form.</li><li>Some client-side and agency experience in US media.</li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ul>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Senior Manager, Integrated Media Planner (Remote)

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the Marketing &amp; Communications team, you'll own DuckDuckGo's external communications strategy. You'll define what DuckDuckGo says, where we say it, and why it matters, developing an integrated strategy that ties earned media, social, owned content, partnerships, community engagement, and executive visibility together into a unified program that directly advances DuckDuckGo's business goals. You'll identify the highest-impact opportunities, sequence them against business priorities, and adapt the plan as the landscape shifts.As leadership on the Marketing &amp; Communications team you will also drive cross-functional coordination with product, engineering, marketing, policy, and corporate leadership on messaging, timing, and amplification. You'll advise tactical projects, clear bottlenecks, and ensure the communications function runs with high throughput and consistent quality. Over time, you'll evolve the processes, playbooks, and templates that make the team more efficient and repeatable.Some of the things you'll work on:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Identifying and developing the stories we should be telling to reach our business goals, and finding the right channels, audiences, and moments to tell them.</li><li>Concepting, planning, and executing tentpole communications campaigns from idea through execution and measurement.</li><li>Planning and running sustained communications campaigns that drive capture greater share of voice, drive cultural relevancy for the brand and increase “top of mind” metrics.</li><li>Going from like to love: what can casual users learn about us to deepen their affinity for DuckDuckGo and become public advocates.</li><li></li></ul>About You<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>10+ years of communications experience with 5+ years in leadership positions at consumer-facing tech companies with large user bases. You understand what it's like to communicate on behalf of a product that millions of people use daily.</li><li>You have expert level skills around the full communications playbook (earned media, social, owned content, partnerships, executive visibility, community) and you understand how these channels and tactics work together as one integrated system. You've defined a communications strategy tied to business outcomes and led its execution across multiple channels simultaneously, not just managed one channel well.</li><li>You operate with a high degree of independence. You're comfortable owning strategy, proactively connecting communications work to company objectives, and navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving competitive environment where timing matters.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills. You write clearly, precisely, and persuasively.</li><li>Deep social and digital fluency. You understand the mechanics of how things spread, what drives word of mouth, and how to think social-first.</li><li>Experience translating technical products into compelling mainstream narratives. You think audience-first: what does this mean for real people, not just the industry? You're comfortable communicating about complex technology in ways that resonate with everyday consumers, privacy-conscious users, and advocates alike.</li><li>A sharp instinct for cultural relevance. You know how to insert a brand into the conversations people are already having in ways that feel authentic, not forced, and generate organic attention.</li><li>Experience building and mobilizing communities of advocates. You know how to turn users into an active force that extends the brand's reach.</li><li>Experience positioning a CEO or senior leader as a thought leader through podcasts, speaking engagements, op-eds, and media appearances.</li><li>Strong press instincts, narrative development skills, and experience.</li><li>Highly organized with a track record of managing complex plans, keeping multiple workstreams on track, and holding yourself and others accountable to deadlines.</li><li>Fluency in defining meaningful KPIs (share of voice, sentiment, engagement, attribution etc) and building reporting that demonstrates impact.</li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>$243,800 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process </h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that: </h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-February-5-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ul>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Director, Strategic Communications

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the Law &amp; Policy team, you'll serve as the dedicated legal expert for DuckDuckGo's subscription offering, ensuring we remain compliant across a growing range of global jurisdictions while enabling the business to move fast with confidence. You'll play a role in enabling DuckDuckGo’s subscription growth internationally by navigating the complex legal requirements that come with launching in new markets. Alongside work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and finance teams to embed legal thinking into day-to-day decisions, and work on related projects.Recent projects include:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Building out the subscription legal framework to track and operationalize evolving requirements across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Reviewing and advising on in-product notices, terms of service, and marketing materials for the DuckDuckGo Subscription.</li><li>Analyzing legal requirements for online payments, free trials, promotions, and multi-jurisdiction auto renewal notices.</li></ol>As a Senior Legal Counsel, you'll own all subscription-related legal matters end-to-end, from early ideation through to launch, acting as a true partner to the business rather than a downstream reviewer. <h1>About You</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>At least 7 years of legal experience, with in-house experience preferred.</li><li>Experience advising on subscription services, consumer-facing software products, or e-commerce, including drafting terms of service.</li><li>Proven experience working autonomously to proactively track evolving legal requirements across jurisdictions, serving as both a cross-functional partner and hands-on implementer.</li><li>Able to translate legal advice into clear, actionable guidance for non-lawyers.</li><li>Strong time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, remote-first setting.</li><li>J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in good standing in one U.S. state bar.</li></ol><h1>Compensation</h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol><h1>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h1>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Senior Legal Counsel - Subscriptions

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the Frontend Functional team, you'll build and own features across new and existing products, using React and TypeScript, and work on related projects. Recent projects include: <ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Creating a new Instant Answer on the Search page (such as weather or calculator)</li><li>An in-app onboarding experience</li><li>Text-Ad optimizations</li></ul>As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you’ll build scalable user interfaces, leading and contributing to developing new and existing products and features demonstrating ownership over major components of our codebase while taking responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time. In addition to writing pragmatic, performant, and testable code that works consistently across settings, devices, and browsers, you'll play a key role in improving the frontend software architecture, all while prioritizing privacy and user experience throughout the engineering process.<h1>About You </h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>7+ years experience in positions where your primary responsibility was writing code</li><li>Advanced level of JavaScript/HTML/CSS expertise</li><li>Advanced level of React and Typescript</li><li>Advanced level of web application architecture expertise</li><li>Ability to lead engineering projects with little to no oversight</li><li>Experience building large-scale web applications</li><li>Experience identifying success criteria and metrics and validating decisions against them</li><li>Experience collaborating with engineers on the backend and other platforms, such as Android and iOS</li><li>Experience collaborating with product and design to build polished consumer-facing products</li><li>Ability to contribute to technical architecture decisions for complex products</li><li>Willingness to learn new technologies and ideas</li></ul><h1>Compensation </h1>$178,500 USD annually plus stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process </h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion </h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note: </h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>You should expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!#LI-DNI

Senior Frontend Engineer, React/Typescript

<h2>Who We Are</h2>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work, you've come to the right place!<h2>Your Team and Role</h2>Working on the Data Science Functional Team, you'll drive product and business impact through statistical modeling, experiment design, and classifier implementation across our search engine, instant answers, AI, and revenue optimization. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to validate direction through data, build trust in organizational tactics and strategy by running and advising experiments, and become an expert in our core metrics like searches, installs, and revenue. You'll also own key pieces of the data pipeline, identifying and resolving data integrity issues and implementing derived data features for internal users. Our data meets rigorous privacy standards and is necessarily sparse, so you'll need to think creatively to surface actionable insights in an evidence-first culture where quantitative rigor is the baseline, not the exception.As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll help shape our all-in-one privacy solution and join our mission to show the world that protecting your privacy online can be simple. <h2>About You</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You have 7+ years of experience in Data Science and a track record of leading high-complexity projects from scoping to production with minimal direction.</li><li>You can deploy and iterate ML and NLP solutions in production environments, with working knowledge of LLMs including fine-tuning, LLM-as-judge, and AI-assisted development.</li><li>You write production-grade code in Python or a comparable high-level language.</li><li>You have advanced SQL and query optimization skills, familiarity with columnar databases like BigQuery, Clickhouse, Redshift, or Druid; experience with a BI tool like Tableau or PowerBI is a plus.</li><li>You can design, implement, and analyze experiments across product surfaces, and are comfortable deriving insights from sparse or privacy-constrained data.</li><li>You collaborate effectively with product teams and contribute to overall team throughput.</li></ul><h2>Compensation</h2>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h2>Hiring Process</h2>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h2>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion</h2>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h2>Please note that:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul><h2>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h2>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.<h2>Key Principles:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-February-5-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ul>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!#LI-DNI

Senior Data Scientist

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the latest — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/meetprivacypro/">Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>In this role, you will collaborate with team members at all levels to identify and solve problems across our current product offering, as well as helping to pioneer new solutions as we build out the privacy layer for the Internet. You'll have the opportunity to level up our products through exploring and testing concepts that improve overall experience and increase delight while appealing to a broader audience.Applying your hands-on design skills, you will autonomously lead highly impactful projects that scale across millions of users. From ideation to execution, you'll assess vague problems, propose high-impact solutions, and execute them against a set of success criteria. You'll have a voice in all product-related design decisions, whether large or small, and an opportunity to work on a team dedicated to our ethical, privacy by design approach. Read more about Design at DuckDuckGo on our blog: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/ethical-by-design/">https://spreadprivacy.com/ethical-by-design/</a><h1>About You</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>6+ years of experience in product design roles, including 2+ years in senior-level design positions at significant global consumer brands.</li><li>Proficiency in managing projects of varying complexity, from proposal, through execution and release, all while working transparently and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and contributors. </li><li>A knack for pushing creative limits while solving challenging design problems and delivering on delight, craft and exceptional quality.</li><li>Ability to communicate visual and interaction recommendations with high-quality mockups, prototypes, and rationale. </li><li>Accustomed to applying agentic solutions into every day project management and design execution workflows to both accelerate and raise the quality of your work. </li><li>Ability to write creative briefs that clearly define and communicate project goals, rationale, and success metrics with stakeholders. </li><li>Proficiency in research and experimentation — you can leverage both qualitative and quantitative data in driving decisions forward. </li><li>Skills to manage ambiguity and wrangle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute them with a focus on metrics. </li><li>Ability to take initiative in generating ideas and carrying them forward with urgency and discretion, while working openly and collaboratively. </li><li>A willingness to apply your experience and expertise in educating, guiding, and supporting others, while serving as a steward to maintain quality of execution across designated areas of design.</li><li>Experience participating in multiple areas of the product process including prioritization, strategy, and user testing. </li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol><h1>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h1>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Senior Product Designer

<h1>Who We Are</h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the User Insights team, you'll lead a group of researchers embedded across DuckDuckGo's product areas, turning user behavior and feedback into decisions that actually ship. The team works across qualitative and quantitative methods, partnering closely with product, data science, and leadership to make sure the right research reaches the right people at the right moments. Recent projects include:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Designing a cross-objective research intake system that surfaced upcoming product decisions 4-6 weeks ahead of roadmap commitments, enabling research to shape outcomes rather than document them.</li><li>Running a longitudinal study on AI feature adoption gaps to inform onboarding and acquisition messaging strategy for a major product launch.</li><li>Consolidating research findings across multiple objectives into decision-ready briefs, translating user constraints and invalidated assumptions into product language for engineering and design teams.</li></ol>As a Director, User Insights, you'll set the strategic direction for how research connects to product decisions across the company, making sure the team is working on what matters most, and that the insights they produce actually move things.<h1>About You</h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>15+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years of experience in senior leadership roles (Director, Head, VP levels) in user insights/research.</li><li>Deep practitioner-level command of quantitative and qualitative methods: conjoint, MaxDiff, discrete choice, regression, multivariate analysis, moderated/unmoderated testing, diary studies, and metric framework development.</li><li>Able to take an ambiguous product question with no established measurement approach and build one from first principles.</li><li>Experience working at a consumer-facing tech company with a meaningful US userbase, and cross multiple product surfaces simultaneously.</li><li>Background in environments with multiple daily sequenced A/B experiments where research is integrated into the shipping process.</li><li>Track record of developing researchers — not just directing them — with measurable improvement in methodology, framing, and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Comfort representing research strategy to senior leadership in terms of business outcomes, not just research outputs.</li><li>Experience in resource-constrained orgs where sequencing decisions were as important as execution.</li></ul><h1>Compensation</h1>$243,800 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h1>Hiring Process</h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h1>Please note that:</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol><h1>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h1>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Director, User Insights

<h2>Who We Are</h2>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work, you've come to the right place!<h2>Your Team and Role</h2>Working on the Data Science Functional Team, you'll drive product and business impact by developing data scientists, setting clear expectations for them, providing hands-on mentorship, and removing blockers.You will guide and advise multiple data science projects so that they stay on track and have timely delivery with maximum impact. These projects will involve statistical modeling, experiment design, and classifier implementation across our search engine, instant answers, AI, and revenue optimization. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to validate direction through data, build trust in organizational tactics and strategy by consulting on experiments, and become an expert in our core metrics like searches, installs, and revenue. You'll also drive improvement of the data pipeline. Because of our strong privacy policies, you'll need to think creatively and develop strategies for how we can surface more actionable insights in an evidence-first culture where quantitative rigor is the baseline, not the exception.As a Director, Data Science, you'll help shape our all-in-one privacy solution and join our mission to show the world that protecting your privacy online can be simple. <h2>About You</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You have 10+ years of experience in data science or ML engineering, with 4+ years leading teams, and a track record of setting multi-team roadmaps and adapting swiftly as priorities shift.</li><li>You've driven organizational culture toward data-driven decision-making and can translate technical tradeoffs and risks clearly for executives and cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>You enjoy coaching experienced data scientists who are already highly skilled. You give direct, actionable feedback and you've built teams where people do the best work of their careers.</li><li>You can deploy and iterate ML and NLP solutions in production at expert level, with deep knowledge of when to reach for which tools - especially in constrained environments requiring fast responses and strict privacy standards.</li><li>You write production-grade code in Python or a comparable high-level language and stay close to the technical work when it matters most.</li><li>You have advanced SQL and query optimization skills, familiarity with columnar databases like BigQuery, Clickhouse, Redshift, or Druid.</li><li>You have strong LLM/AI experience including fine-tuning, LLM-as-judge evaluation, and AI-assisted development, and can design, implement, and analyze experiments across product surfaces using sparse or privacy-constrained data.</li><li>Preferred: experience at a consumer-facing tech company where data or analytics is core to the product strategy.</li></ul><h2>Compensation</h2>$243,800 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<h2>Hiring Process</h2>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<h2>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion</h2>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<h2>Please note that:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ul><h2>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</h2>As part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.<h2>Key Principles:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-February-5-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ul>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

Director, Data Science

<h1>Who We Are </h1>Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, annual revenue now exceeds $100m USD and millions use our browser on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-duckduckgo-for-mac/">Mac</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/windows-browser-open-beta/">Windows</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/duckduckgo-privacy-browser-ios14/">iOS</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://spreadprivacy.com/introducing-app-tracking-protection/">Android</a>, our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/">search engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/pro">DuckDuckGo subscription</a>. Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">culture</a> of trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management underpins everything we do, where each team member takes full ownership of their projects, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you're seeking end-to-end ownership of your work — you've come to the right place!<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1>Your Team and Role</h1>Working on the Privacy Functional Team, you'll be a privacy engineering leader at DuckDuckGo, the person who steps in on the most complex, ambiguous, and high-stakes privacy challenges that arise across our products. Using deep expertise in privacy engineering, audit frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration, you'll lead critical privacy initiatives that shape the future of private browsing, private search, agentic computing ,and work on related projects. Recent projects include:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Building a privacy engineering framework for DuckDuckGo's agentic browsing products, solving novel challenges around user data in AI-assisted workflows.</li><li>Designing technical solutions to enable private search index capabilities while preserving strict privacy guarantees at scale.</li></ol><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>As Engineering Director, Privacy, you'll own high-complexity privacy projects from definition to delivery, evolve our privacy triage and review processes, build automation that reduces engineering toil, and grow the next generation of privacy engineers, all while contributing significantly to privacy strategy across the company.<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1>About You</h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>10+ years experience leading privacy reviews, audits, or technical privacy programs at a consumer-facing product company with a large (1M+) user base.</li><li>4+ years privacy engineering leadership experience - building infrastructure tools, data minimization systems, or equivalent privacy-preserving technical solutions.</li><li>Director, Head of, or VP-level experience with direct management and hiring responsibilities and meaningful technical scope.</li><li>Proven ability to DRI high-complexity, cross-functional projects with minimal direction.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with a track record of translating privacy principles into practical engineering decisions across competing stakeholder needs.</li><li>Experience improving organizational processes — identifying bottlenecks, implementing automation, and building scalable review systems.</li><li>Passion for privacy and raising the standard of trust online.</li></ol><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1>Compensation</h1>$243,800 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-work">identical within professional levels</a>, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization. <div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries, such as Canada or the UK.<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/assets/hiring/team_support_guide.pdf"> Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1>Hiring Process </h1>Hiring works best when it's a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role here, and find out more about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/how-we-hire">how we hire</a>.<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</h1>DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, and it prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by our policies or federal, state, or local laws.<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>We want to ensure that our hiring process is accessible. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a> to let us know the nature of your request.<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1>Please note that: </h1><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</li><li>Expect to travel at least two times a year: once for our all-hands meetup and again for a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). While extenuating circumstances may impact attendance, everyone is strongly encouraged to attend.</li><li>While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</li><li>A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</li><li>By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.</li></ol><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring ProcessAs part of our commitment to enhancing our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects, including those tools integrated into our recruitment vendor platforms. We use AI to flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze and summarize applicants’ experience, interviews, and project performance, and help streamline our selection process.<div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>Key Principles:<ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Data Privacy: All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="https://duckduckgo.com/static-assets/files/pages/careers/DuckDuckGo-Recruiting-Privacy-Policy-effective-September-30-2025.pdf">Recruiting Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</li><li>Human Oversight and Accountability: The AI technology is designed to support our hiring team by providing insights and summaries of applications and evaluations of test projects against scoring rubrics. All final evaluations and hiring decisions, however, will be made by our hiring team, who will consider the AI's input alongside other factors.</li><li>Transparency: We believe in transparency regarding our hiring practices. If you have any questions about how AI is used in our recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to us.</li></ol><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div>By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to the use of AI technology in our review process. If you would like to request an alternative selection process, please contact us as at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:careers@duckduckgo.com">careers@duckduckgo.com</a>. Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!

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