Senior C++ Engineer

Location: Remote <h1><strong>Who We Are </strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 400+ 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="[Link Protected] <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] engine</a>, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] subscription</a>. We also offer private, useful, and optional AI, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] which lets you chat privately with ChatGPT, Claude, and other AIs, all in one place. </p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] 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!</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Your Team and Role </strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">Working on the C++ Functional Team, you'll build the high-performance code at the core of DuckDuckGo's browser using modern C++ and Chromium, and work on related projects. </p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">You can expect to work on projects like:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Implement tracker blocking that stops hidden trackers on every site without slowing page loads.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bring VPN and Personal Information Removal into the browser through the DuckDuckGo subscription.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Catch startup and responsiveness regressions automatically, so the browser stays fast as it grows.</p></li></ul><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">As a Senior C++/Chromium Engineer, you'll lead complex projects from proposal through post-mortem. You'll turn vague problems into clear plans, build them in a large modern C++ codebase, and use metrics to show they worked. Some days that means low-level systems work. Others, it means architecture decisions the whole team builds on. You'll collaborate with design and product, mostly asynchronously, to build features people use to protect their privacy.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1><strong>About You </strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ability to lead and collaborate on high-impact, complex projects from proposal through post-mortem</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Skills to wrangle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute them with a strong focus on metrics</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">7+ years of software engineering experience</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Advanced modern C++ expertise (C++23 or newer), including memory management, concurrency, and performance profiling</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience driving technical work end-to-end on large-scale C++ codebases</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Comfort with large build systems, debuggers, and profilers</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience shipping software to a large consumer audience</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Solid computer science foundation (algorithms and data structures)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bonus: Windows development experience</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bonus: experience with browsers (Chromium, WebKit, WebView), game engines, or large desktop applications</p></li></ul><h1><strong>Compensation </strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em><strong>$178,500</strong></em> <strong>USD annually</strong> and stock options. Compensation is transparent across the organization, and all team members within the same professional level and global region receive the same compensation.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] Team Member Support Guide</a> explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including <strong>paid parental leave, office setup, </strong>and <strong>co-working allowances.</strong></p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1><strong>Hiring Process </strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">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="[Link Protected] we hire</u></a>.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1><strong>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion </strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants<u>,</u> 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.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">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" ---------- to let us know the nature of your request.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><h1><strong>Please note that: </strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p></li></ul><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Key Principles:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Data Privacy:</strong> All information provided in your application will be handled in accordance with our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="[Link Protected] Privacy Policy</a>. We ensure that your personal information is protected and used solely for recruitment purposes.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Human Oversight and Accountability:</strong> 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.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Transparency:</strong> 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.</p></li></ul><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em">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" ---------- Thank you for your interest in joining DuckDuckGo!</p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br /><br /></p><div style="min-height:1.2em;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0"> </div><hr><p>Compensation: $178.5K • Offers Equity</p><ul><li>Annual Compensation • Annual Compensation $178.5K • Offers Equity</li></ul><p>Find more <a href="[Link Protected] Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a> GDPR Compliance: Sourced via verified public channels under Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). [Contact Info Protected]

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