Senior C++ Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop high-performance code at the heart of DuckDuckGo's browser using contemporary C++ and Chromium.

• Implement tracker blocking features without compromising page load times.

• Integrate VPN and Personal Information Removal functionalities into the browser via the DuckDuckGo subscription service.

• Automatically detect startup and responsiveness regressions.

• Lead intricate projects from initial proposal to post-mortem analysis.

• Transform ambiguous issues into clear actionable plans and execute them within a large modern C++ codebase.

• Utilize metrics to showcase the effectiveness of projects.

• Make architectural decisions for extensive technical initiatives.

• Collaborate asynchronously with design and product teams to create privacy-enhancing features.

⛳️ Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering.

• Advanced proficiency in modern C++ (C++23 or later), including expertise in memory management, concurrency, and performance profiling.

• Proven experience managing technical work from start to finish on large-scale C++ codebases.

• Comfortable working with large build systems, debuggers, and profilers.

• Experience in delivering software to a substantial consumer audience.

• Strong foundational knowledge in computer science, particularly in algorithms and data structures.

• Bonus: Experience in Windows development.

• Bonus: Familiarity with browsers (Chromium, WebKit, WebView), game engines, or large desktop applications.

• Must successfully pass a background check as a prerequisite for joining the team.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of residence; DuckDuckGo does not provide sponsorship or assistance with individual immigration needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Stock options.

• Company-sponsored health benefits for team members located in the United States.

• Paid parental leave.

• Office setup support.

• Co-working allowances.

• Flexible work arrangements with no mandatory core hours.

• Encouragement for global all-hands meetups and team retreats (at least twice a year).