DuckDuckGo

Who We Are

Born in 2008 and based in Paoli, Pennsylvania, DuckDuckGo is the online protection company on a mission to raise the standard of trust online. We build products that protect your privacy by default: a private search engine, a privacy-first browser for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, and a growing subscription that adds a VPN, personal information removal, identity theft restoration, and private AI access. We make money from privacy-respecting search ads and subscriptions—not your data.

With tens of millions of people relying on our products daily, we've proven that privacy and great user experience aren't mutually exclusive. Our approach is simple: stop data collection at the source, giving users the tools they need to take back control of their online privacy.

Our Team

We're a fully distributed team of 335+ people across 27+ countries, with a culture of trust, inclusivity, and end-to-end ownership. There are no core hours, so you can work when you're most productive, while collaborating through transparent, async-friendly tools. We meet in person at least twice per year for an all-hands meetup and team retreats, and our average retention has been ~95% since 2012.

Our team structure empowers individual ownership and cross-functional collaboration. You'll work with talented colleagues who are passionate about privacy and creating meaningful impact. Whether you're an engineer, designer, marketer, or operations specialist, you'll have the autonomy to drive projects from start to finish.

Note: Where third-party estimates differ, we use our careers data (335+ team members) as the source of truth.

Our Values and Mission

Build Trust

Protect people's privacy and do right by users, teammates, and partners. Every decision we make prioritizes the trust our users place in us.

Question Assumptions

Challenge bias with data, experiments, and open discussion. We believe the best solutions come from rigorous testing and healthy debate.

Validate Direction

Make decisions transparently, document outcomes, and iterate. We're committed to continuous improvement and learning from our experiences.

Privacy by Default

Stop data collection at the source—no tracking, fewer ads, fewer interruptions. This isn't just our product philosophy; it's how we operate as a company.

Inclusive and Level-Based Pay

Equal compensation for the same professional level, with transparent salary bands. We believe in fairness and removing pay inequities based on location or negotiation skills.

Employee Benefits

Work-Life Balance

• 100% remote: Work from anywhere across 27+ countries
• Flexible schedule: No core hours; organize your day around collaboration and deep work
• Full-time hours: Approximately 40 hours per week on average, respecting your time and boundaries

Compensation & Equity

• Equal, transparent pay: Same compensation within professional levels, regardless of location or team
• Equity: Stock options with every role, giving you a stake in our collective success

Family & Personal Support

• Paid parental leave: Supporting you during major life transitions
• Office setup and co-working allowances: Create your ideal work environment

Connection & Growth

• In-person connection: Company all-hands and team retreats twice per year (travel expected)
• Growth support: Career and Project Advisors, plus cross-functional collaboration opportunities
• Practical meeting norms: Camera-on for key meetings; fewer standing meetings midweek to support focused deep work

Why Join Us

What we build helps tens of millions of people search, browse, and chat online without being tracked. If you want to work on leading information technology & services solutions that put people first—and help make privacy simple for everyone—join us.

At DuckDuckGo, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that's reshaping the internet's relationship with privacy. Our products have real impact, our culture respects your time and autonomy, and our commitment to transparency extends from our products to how we operate internally. With industry-leading retention rates and a proven track record of sustainable growth, we're building something that lasts—for the internet and for our team.