Software Engineer, Privacy & Data Governance
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement new technical features that embed privacy controls and data minimization techniques into our product and tech stack (privacy-by-design)
- Develop and maintain core privacy engineering services, including systems for user control, anonymization/pseudonymization, and data retention/deletion
- Collaborate with AI, engineering, and security teams to define and enforce robust data governance and data protection practices
- Develop and deploy custom tooling (scripts, APIs, libraries) to standardize privacy enforcement across the technology stack and monitor compliance
- Partner with technical stakeholders to translate privacy requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications and scalable software solutions
- Be a champion for user privacy and security
Requirements
- Experience in several of the following privacy and security domains: anonymization / de-identification, data retention and deletion, data lineage or governance, data protection fundamentals, data minimization privacy-by-design, privacy-preserving techniques
- Strong software engineering (not scripting or automation) skills in C/C++, Rust, Golang, Python or similar
- Prior experience building APIs or microservices specifically for data governance or privacy controls
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.
- BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in the field of privacy engineering or related security or software engineering role
- Passion for learning and helping others
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $350,000 annually.
- The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
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