Senior Security Engineer
Who We Are
Hi, we're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and remote-first team of 300+ 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 Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, our search engine, and the latest — Privacy Pro. Our culture 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!
Your Team and Role
Working on the Security Engineering Functional Team, you'll maintain our incident capabilities, improve our internal security practices, and ensure our products are built to the highest security standards. Recent projects include:
Implementing MacOS endpoint security
VPN Product Security Audit and Report Publication
Implementing scam protection within our browsers
Improving our network security design
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will collaborate with team members at all levels to develop robust security processes, implement security detection and prevention technologies, triage security incidents, and champion a culture of security-first thinking.
About You
7+ years of experience working on security systems in an engineering capacity (implementing or maintaining security systems such as SIEM, HIDS, EVM, SAST/DAST, etc.).
Deep technical understanding of blue team tactics, threat detection and response, and other security disciplines, including a familiarity with red team tactics.
Advanced programming or scripting skills (most of our code is written in Perl).
Strong understanding of Linux system administration.
Experience collaborating with a cross-functional team.
Strong communication skills: You clearly articulate recommendations and decisions in verbal and written form.
Ability to provide feedback to an array of stakeholders, internal and external.
Compensation
$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is identical within professional levels, regardless of geographic location or team. Compensation for each professional level is transparent across the organization.
Our Team Member Support Guide explains how we prioritize your wellbeing including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.
Hiring Process
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DuckDuckGo provides equal work opportunities to all team members and applicants, 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.
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 careers@duckduckgo.com to let us know the nature of your request.
Please note that:
You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing
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.
While we offer a flexible work arrangement with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.
A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.
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.
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Join DuckDuckGo as a Senior Security Engineer and help us raise the standard of trust online! With over 300 team members working remotely, we're passionate about safeguarding user privacy through our innovative products. In this role, you will be part of the Security Engineering Functional Team, focusing on maintaining incident capabilities, enhancing our internal security practices, and ensuring our offerings meet the highest security standards. You'll dive into projects like implementing MacOS endpoint security and conducting VPN Product Security audits, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams. If you bring 7-plus years of experience in security systems, strong programming skills (with a focus on Perl), and an understanding of blue team tactics, we want you! Your ability to communicate effectively and provide feedback to stakeholders will be invaluable as you contribute to our culture of security-first thinking. Plus, enjoy transparency in compensation, with an annual salary of $178,500 and stock options. At DuckDuckGo, you’re not just another employee; you’re a key player on a mission to protect our users online. Come be a part of our journey!
DuckDuckGo is an independent American software company headquartered in Paoli, Pennsylvania. The company is private held with a team of passionate people from over 15 counties.
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