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DuckDuckGo | Multiple Roles | Remote | Full-time | $178.5k + equity We are looking for candidates that are excited to join us on a mission to raise the standar

DuckDuckGo | Multiple Roles | Remote | Full-time | $178.5k + equity We are looking for candidates that are excited to join us on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. All of our roles are fully-remote, except where specific locations are noted. Remote Open Roles at DuckDuckGo: Senior Android Engineer - $178,500 USD + equity — https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/57eea673-2519-4afc-a9af-6b9ae9276b38 https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/57eea673-2519-4afc-a9a... Senior Software Engineer, Windows Desktop App - $178,500 USD + equity — https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/47e569c6-f995-4955-a892-a3829ad0f39b https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/47e569c6-f995-4955-a89... Senior Business Operations Manager - $178,500 USD + equity — https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/e458e9dd-2dc4-4e19-a0aa-d310824ac9bb https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/e458e9dd-2dc4-4e19-a0a... Senior Brand Manager, Ad Production - $178,500 USD + equity — https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/87654e4d-2d1e-4a2d-a365-91e589ab19af/application https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/duck-duck-go/87654e4d-2d1e-4a2d-a36... https://duckduckgo.com/careers https://duckduckgo.com/careers

MattPearce 2y ago
Hi Bill, I've seen your Senior SWE, Windows Desktop App position listed for quite a while, given it seems you're having a hard time filling it would you be willing to loosen the "consumer facing" part of the requirements? I'm very interested and I believe I'm an excellent fit in every other way. I've built very sophisticated C# applications that simplify complex lighting algorithms to allow users to simply control the light timing in an automated fruit sorting machine. Unfortunately as these applications were used by business customers it seems I don't tick that "consumer facing" box despite over a decade of experience building C# UIs.
- nullbyte808 2y ago
  You seem to be over qualified if anything. Why do they need a desktop app? A webview window with a search box seems pretty simple.
  - gwbas1c 2y ago
    I wouldn't make assumptions. When I talked with Duck Duck Go about their browser, they had a very particular idea about what it was supposed to do. Their needs are probably a bit more complicated than you're assuming. I also wouldn't assume that anyone is overqualified. They seemed rather particular about who they wanted to hire. (Although, given the current market, a C# job opening staying open for a long time says a lot.)
- bill_duckduckgo 2y ago
  I would encourage you to apply! We have a thorough review process and one of my colleagues will definitely read your application. I'll flag it with the DRI for the role and tell them to keep an eye out.
  - yegg 2y ago
    Yes, and to the point of some of these roles being open for a long time, that's because we keep hiring more people for them over time.
- ivraatiems 2y ago
  Not for nothing, but I applied a couple of years ago with similarly almost-perfect but not-customer-facing app experience, and all the other qualifications they were looking for, and was rejected with no followup, not even an initial screen. Normally I wouldn't care, but it sticks in my memory and has soured me on applying again, because I don't know how I could get any closer to what they're asking for without literally working the job they have posted. It makes me think perhaps the posting is not accurate or complete in some way. I was hired for a similar role with a better salary within a few months, so I don't think it was something fundamentally wrong with my application or resume. Though, granted, the market was different then. Maybe I somehow totally biffed the three or four questions they asked.
mellyhu 2y ago
I've been waiting for ops roles at DuckDuckGo to pop up! Just submitted :)
- middlekidmedia 2y ago
  Hope it goes better for you than for I! 6:00pm last night - applied. 4:00am this morning - rejected. Mind you, it was for the Brand Manager, Ad Production role, but I thought I was pretty decent fit!
  - mellyhu 2y ago
    ah darn, maybe bill_duckduckgo can put in a referral for us? ;)
SamTheDev 2y ago
Hi Bill, I applied like three weeks ago on that "Windows Desktop App" position! I haven't got any reply since. I am sure you folks get pretty decent applications but I think my profile deserves at least a reply from your side! I fit perfectly, 1O YOE, of which 5 as a SW for MSFT. An MCSD in UWP apps, 2 MSc..ect! Your talent acquisition team doesn't reply to my messages neither! I genuinely like the project and would love to work on it ft. Can I at least have a chance?

MattPearce 2y ago

Hi Bill, I've seen your Senior SWE, Windows Desktop App position listed for quite a while, given it seems you're having a hard time filling it would you be willing to loosen the "consumer facing" part of the requirements? I'm very interested and I believe I'm an excellent fit in every other way. I've built very sophisticated C# applications that simplify complex lighting algorithms to allow users to simply control the light timing in an automated fruit sorting machine. Unfortunately as these applications were used by business customers it seems I don't tick that "consumer facing" box despite over a decade of experience building C# UIs.

nullbyte808 2y ago
You seem to be over qualified if anything. Why do they need a desktop app? A webview window with a search box seems pretty simple.
- gwbas1c 2y ago
  I wouldn't make assumptions. When I talked with Duck Duck Go about their browser, they had a very particular idea about what it was supposed to do. Their needs are probably a bit more complicated than you're assuming. I also wouldn't assume that anyone is overqualified. They seemed rather particular about who they wanted to hire. (Although, given the current market, a C# job opening staying open for a long time says a lot.)
bill_duckduckgo 2y ago
I would encourage you to apply! We have a thorough review process and one of my colleagues will definitely read your application. I'll flag it with the DRI for the role and tell them to keep an eye out.
- yegg 2y ago
  Yes, and to the point of some of these roles being open for a long time, that's because we keep hiring more people for them over time.
ivraatiems 2y ago
Not for nothing, but I applied a couple of years ago with similarly almost-perfect but not-customer-facing app experience, and all the other qualifications they were looking for, and was rejected with no followup, not even an initial screen. Normally I wouldn't care, but it sticks in my memory and has soured me on applying again, because I don't know how I could get any closer to what they're asking for without literally working the job they have posted. It makes me think perhaps the posting is not accurate or complete in some way. I was hired for a similar role with a better salary within a few months, so I don't think it was something fundamentally wrong with my application or resume. Though, granted, the market was different then. Maybe I somehow totally biffed the three or four questions they asked.

mellyhu 2y ago

I've been waiting for ops roles at DuckDuckGo to pop up! Just submitted :)

middlekidmedia 2y ago
Hope it goes better for you than for I! 6:00pm last night - applied. 4:00am this morning - rejected. Mind you, it was for the Brand Manager, Ad Production role, but I thought I was pretty decent fit!
- mellyhu 2y ago
  ah darn, maybe bill_duckduckgo can put in a referral for us? ;)

SamTheDev 2y ago

Hi Bill, I applied like three weeks ago on that "Windows Desktop App" position! I haven't got any reply since. I am sure you folks get pretty decent applications but I think my profile deserves at least a reply from your side! I fit perfectly, 1O YOE, of which 5 as a SW for MSFT. An MCSD in UWP apps, 2 MSc..ect! Your talent acquisition team doesn't reply to my messages neither! I genuinely like the project and would love to work on it ft. Can I at least have a chance?