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This role is centered on building privacy into the core architecture of our product, along with experience in AI and embedded systems.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and implement new technical features that embed privacy controls and data minimization techniques into our product and tech stack (privacy-by-design).\n\nDevelop and maintain core privacy engineering services, including systems for user control, anonymization/pseudonymization, and data retention/deletion.\n\nCollaborate with AI, engineering, and security teams to define and enforce robust data governance and data protection practices.\n\nDevelop and deploy custom tooling (scripts, APIs, libraries) to standardize privacy enforcement across the technology stack and monitor compliance.\n\nPartner with technical stakeholders to translate privacy requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications and scalable software solutions.\n\nBe a champion for user privacy and security.\n\nRequirements:\nExperience 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.\n\nStrong software engineering (not scripting or automation) skills in C/C++, Rust, Golang, Python or similar.\n\nPrior experience building APIs or microservices specifically for data governance or privacy controls.\n\nAbility to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.\n\nBS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field.\n\n8+ years of experience in the field of privacy engineering or related security or software engineering role.\n\nPassion for learning and helping others.\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.\n\nThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $350,000 per year.\nThe pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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