Senior Web Security Engineer, Browser Platform

About the role

DuckDuckGo is a privacy focused search engine. This role owns web security engineering for the browser platform, focusing on protecting users and ensuring secure integrations across the browser ecosystem.

What you'll do

• Design and implement security controls for the browser platform
• Identify, analyze, and remediate security issues in web components and browser integrations
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to build secure features
• Perform threat modeling, code reviews, and security testing
• Develop and maintain security tooling and instrumentation

What they're looking for

• Strong experience in web security and browser platforms
• Proficiency in C++ and related tooling used in browser development
• Experience with threat modeling, vulnerability discovery, and remediation
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, globally distributed team

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing lists many remote locations including Nigeria; however, it includes country-specific eligible locations and notes that not all roles are open to candidates in all countries. Confirm eligibility before applying.
• Timezone expectations are not explicitly stated; confirm during interview.
• The listing does not specify contractor vs employee status for this role; confirm during interview.
• Pay currency varies by region and is listed per country; confirm the applicable currency and amount for Nigeria during interview.
• Visa or work-authorization notes are not provided; confirm eligibility during interview.