[Hiring] Senior Privacy Engineer REMOTE USA
Position: Senior Privacy Engineer
Date Posted: 21 February 2026
Industry: Information Technology / Cybersecurity / Privacy
Employment Type: Full Time
Qualification: Estimated Qualification like Bachelor Degree holder, Diploma/Degree/Certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Salary: $178,500 USD annually + stock options
Location: Remote, United States
Company: DuckDuckGo
Description:
DuckDuckGo, a remote-first online protection company, is seeking a dedicated Senior Privacy Engineer to join our Privacy Functional Team. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, DuckDuckGo prioritizes user trust, inclusivity, and project ownership. Our products include a privacy-focused browser, search engine, and Privacy Pro. As a Senior Privacy Engineer, you will take end-to-end ownership of privacy technology projects and contribute to protecting millions of users globally.
Your Role:
- Lead complex privacy projects from proposal to post-mortem
- Develop pragmatic, performant, and testable code using Go, Node.js, Python, and occasionally Perl
- Design systems that improve search indexes and AI features without compromising user privacy
- Build and enhance features on the Tracker Radar crawler to identify emerging privacy threats
- Implement new privacy features and maintain existing protections, such as Web Tracking and Email safeguards
- Collaborate remotely with peers and cross-functional teams, including legal, product, and marketing
- Participate in privacy reviews and audits to ensure all developments align with DuckDuckGo privacy principles
- Mentor other engineers and support career growth within the Privacy Team
About You:
- Proven ability to lead and execute high-impact, complex projects
- Skillful at solving vague problems, proposing innovative solutions, and collaborating effectively
- Experience developing privacy solutions (e.g., tracker blockers, differential privacy, or similar technologies)
- Knowledge of privacy review and audit processes
- Deep understanding of online privacy threats and protections
- Proficiency in Go, Node.js, or Python
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $178,500 USD annually
- Stock options
- Supportive work environment with wellbeing priorities, including paid parental leave, office setup allowances, and co-working benefits
- Flexible remote work arrangement (full-time, no core hours, ~40 hours/week)
- Mandatory video conferencing for meetings and 2 annual in-person events (~4-5 days each)
Hiring Process:
- Emphasis on two-way communication to ensure fit
- Background check required
- AI-assisted application review for efficiency, with human oversight on final decisions
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
DuckDuckGo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request via careers@duckduckgo.com.
Additional Notes:
- Attendance at virtual meetings and periodic travel is expected
- Commitment to accurate and truthful application information
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