Duck Duck Go

Senior C++ Engineer

Remote. Posted a month ago

The role

You will build high-performance code at the core of the DuckDuckGo browser using modern C++ and Chromium. You will lead complex projects from proposal through post-mortem and collaborate with design and product teams.

What you will do

  • Build high-performance code at the core of the browser using modern C++ and Chromium
  • Implement tracker blocking
  • Bring VPN and Personal Information Removal into the browser
  • Catch startup and responsiveness regressions automatically
  • Lead complex projects from proposal through post-mortem
  • Turn vague problems into clear plans
  • Build in a large modern C++ codebase
  • Use metrics to show project success
  • Make architecture decisions
  • Collaborate with design and product asynchronously

Required qualifications

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Advanced modern C++ expertise (C++23 or newer), including memory management, concurrency, and performance profiling
  • Experience driving technical work end-to-end on large-scale C++ codebases
  • Comfort with large build systems, debuggers, and profilers
  • Experience shipping software to a large consumer audience
  • Solid computer science foundation (algorithms and data structures)
  • Ability to lead and collaborate on high-impact, complex projects from proposal through post-mortem
  • Skills to wrangle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute them with a strong focus on metrics

Nice to have

  • Windows development experience
  • experience with browsers (Chromium, WebKit, WebView), game engines, or large desktop applications

Benefits

  • stock options
  • paid parental leave
  • office setup
  • co-working allowances

Before you apply

  • You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing
  • A successful candidate must pass a background check
  • By applying, you consent to the use of AI technology in the review process

About the company

DuckDuckGo is an online protection company and remote-first team of 400+ on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. The company is profitable and offers a browser, search engine, and subscription services.