Company Name: DuckDuckGo

Job Details: $178.5k+ Stock options. Compensation is identical within professional levels, regardless of geographic location or teamGoNode.jsPerlSenior and Expert levelRemote from US, Canada, Ireland, Spain, UKMore information about location

Job Url: https://app.welcometothejungle.com/jobs/Rd-px49M

Job Description: RoleWho you are7+ years of professional experience, primarily focused on backend engineering, with demonstrable experience of working on at least one large applicationA fundamental understanding of complex data structures and algorithms — you can develop and apply new solutions and confidently navigate and improve existing code. If you're curious, we mostly use PerlData-driven reasoning and analytical skills and the ability to apply them to make decisions, facilitate stakeholder alignment, and deliver projects in an experiment-oriented environmentEffective project management skillsExcellent communication skills. You can validate and communicate your decisions clearly in writing and verballyPrevious experience leading and mentoring experienced engineers, supporting their career goals, and unlocking their potentialYou’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencingWhile we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per weekWhat the job involvesWorking 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:Implementing AI-assisted answers and integrating them into our Search product while maintaining our privacy-first approachArchitecting and delivering the VPN in our Privacy Pro subscriptionImplementing sophisticated data processing pipelines that maintain search relevancyAs 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 DuckDuckGoShare this jobReport a problem with this jobHide companyView 4 more jobs at DuckDuckGoInsightsStrong hiring activityTop investors28% female employees30% employee growth in 12 monthsGlassdoor (4.9)CompanyCompany benefitsOffice Setup: 
To help you get your office set up, we reimburse up to $1,250 USD to cover the purchase of office productivity items, such as desk, chair, computer monitors, keyboards, etc.Co-working: Should you prefer to work from a co-working space, we reimburse the cost up to $500 USD per month.Wellness Stipend: To promote your physical and mental health, we offer a Wellness Stipend of up to $1,000 USD per year 
Learning Stipend: To promote your professional development and reinforce our culture of self-directed learning and skill-building, we offer a Learning Stipend of up to $1,250 USD per yearCharitable Donation Matching: We match on qualified charitable donations of up to $1,000 per year.Assistance Program: We offer counseling services provided through Workplace Options to help you and your family manage life-stressors Company Events: We have annual company retreats, team meetups, and optional “work-ations” where you work with colleagues in various destinations around the world. Every quarter we hold 3-day long Hack Days, during which we work on whatever we want.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, wheneverFlexible Time Off: We trust you to use good judgment to take time off as needed so that you can be your best at work. Our CEO sets a good example by taking regular vacations and encouraging the rest of the team to do the same.Healthcare - Medical, Dental, Vision (US Only) 🇺🇸Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)Jun 2021$59mSERIES CAug 2018$10mEARLY VCTotal funding: $72mOur takeCompanies are making money off of people's private information online without your consent. DuckDuckGo believe the internet shouldn't be this invasive and that getting the privacy you deserve online should be an easily accessible option.With the company's Privacy Essentials desktop browser extension for Safari, Firefox, & Chrome and the mobile DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser for iOS & Android users can block trackers, secure connections, and search anonymously, so they are protected on any device, wherever.The company's app is now downloaded more than 50M times a year, and its private search engine has become the #2 search engine on mobile in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the Netherlands. DuckDuckGo's next steps include a roll out of a suite of new privacy solutions, including Email Protection, App Tracking Protection and its first-ever Desktop Apps for Mac and Windows.KirstyCompany Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle