179K–179K USD / year
Senior Privacy Engineer
OtherRemote — worldwide
Published on 2026-10-02
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About this role
As a Senior Privacy Engineer at DuckDuckGo, you will lead privacy-focused projects and protect user privacy through various technologies. Responsibilities include designing systems, building features to identify privacy threats, and mentoring other engineers.
About the company
DuckDuckGo is an internet search engine that emphasizes user privacy and the protection of personal data. The company serves users seeking a search experience without tracking, while actively developing features to enhance online security and data privacy.
The team
Privacy Functional Team
Stack
GoNode.jsPythonPerl
What you'll do
- Lead complex projects across key company objectives
- Design systems for improving search indexes and AI features
- Build features for Tracker Radar to detect privacy threats
- Implement and maintain existing privacy features
What we're looking for
- Experience in privacy solutions and technologies
- Ability to lead and collaborate on complex projects
- Deep technical understanding of online privacy threats
- Proficiency in Go, Node.js, Python, or Perl
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
- Annual salary of $178,500 and stock options
- Transparency in compensation across the organization
- Paid parental leave
- Office setup and co-working allowances
Hiring process
- Initial application review
- Technical interview
- Final interview with hiring team