Senior Privacy Engineer at GoFundMe

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in privacy engineering, data protection, or security engineering
Passion for privacy, trust, and data protection in modern cloud platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve complex privacy and technical issues autonomously
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Background in secure coding practices, code auditing, and privacy-preserving design patterns
Proficiency with Python or other scripting languages for automation and privacy tool development
Hands-on experience with cloud environments and integration into data pipelines
Awareness of data protection regulations and principles (GDPR, CCPA) and the ability to translate legal guidance into technical processes
Familiarity with privacy tech platforms (e.g. DataGrail, Transcend), Data Subject Requests, cookie and tracking technology management platforms (CMPs) is a plus
Experience embedding privacy into modern data platforms (CDPs, Snowflake, Databricks, analytics tools, AI/ML workflows) is highly beneficial

Responsibilities

Embed Privacy by Design: Strengthen and operationalize our Privacy by Design program across systems, integrations, pipelines, and applications for B2B and B2C products and services
Investigate & Remediate Incidents: Analyze privacy and security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive remediation to prevent recurrence
Conduct Risk Assessments: Assist in privacy impact assessments for new products or data uses and risk reviews to identify vulnerabilities in our platforms, APIs, and ML Pipelines etc
Optimize Privacy Controls: Design and implement advanced controls for data classification, access management, encryption, anonymization, and pseudonymization
Provide Guidance & Enablement: Prescribe guidance and techniques for data anonymization and pseudonymization to the Data Engineering team, enabling the ML team to develop privacy-preserving models
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with security, legal, IT, engineering, and AI teams to align on regulatory compliance and technical implementation
Support Compliance: Ensure global privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) across a modern data stack (Snowflake, Databricks, CDP, Looker, AWS etc)
Innovate Privacy Solutions: Drive the development of new privacy-preserving features, tools, and automation for data lifecycle management
Maintain Documentation: Build and update technical documentation covering data flows, tracking technologies, retention policies, and privacy controls

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Privacy by DesignData ClassificationAccess ManagementEncryptionAnonymizationPseudonymizationPrivacy Impact AssessmentsRoot Cause AnalysisData PipelinesML PipelinesAPIsCloud Native

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This role is based in the San Francisco Bay Area with an in-office expectation of 3x per week.

What experience is required for the Senior Privacy Engineer position?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience in privacy engineering, data protection, or security engineering.

What key skills are needed for this role?

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills to explain complex topics, and a passion for privacy, trust, and data protection in modern cloud platforms.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Privacy Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 5+ years in privacy engineering, data protection, or security engineering, along with strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and passion for privacy in cloud platforms.

GoFundMe

Online platform for crowdfunding and fundraising

About GoFundMe

GoFundMe is an online platform that enables individuals and organizations to raise money for various needs and aspirations. Users can create fundraising campaigns in just five minutes by sharing their stories and soliciting donations from their networks and beyond. The platform caters to a wide range of clients, including those facing medical emergencies, families in need of memorial funds, students seeking educational support, and nonprofits looking for financial assistance. GoFundMe operates globally and has built a community of over 100 million people who have collectively raised $25 billion through more than 200 million donations. The company generates revenue through voluntary tips from donors and a small transaction fee on each donation, which helps cover payment processing costs and maintain platform security. GoFundMe's goal is to provide a safe and user-friendly experience for both donors and recipients, leveraging community support to help people meet their financial needs.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$1,178.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Social ImpactIndustries

501-1,000Employees