Data Privacy Engineer / Expert - Technical Privacy

• Own and operationalize privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default across all stages of the product development lifecycle from concept and architecture to development, deployment, and maintenance
• Develop technical frameworks, design patterns, and implement standard and guidelines to ensure systems and applications inherently meet GDPR, HIPAA, EU Data Act, EU AI Act, and related regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain a robust privacy engineering toolbox, including solutions for encryption, pseudonymization, data minimization, access governance, and secure data storage and transfer
• Work with product owners and architects to translate regulatory requirements into concrete technical designs, system requirements, and acceptance criteria
• Lead privacy impact assessments from a technical design perspective, identifying risks and defining mitigating controls
• Mentor engineering teams on privacy-preserving design principles, coding standards, and architectural best practices
• Be at the forefront of new regulations and standards to anticipate early requirements for our products
• Serve as the technical authority for privacy topics, supporting audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory inquiries
• Act as a cross-functional interface for Legal, Security, Quality, Engineering, and business functions to ensure alignment and clear communication

• Proven experience in a role such as Privacy-by-Design Architect, Technical Privacy Lead, Privacy Engineer, or Privacy Architect
• Deep, hands-on understanding of privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default, with proven experience implementing these principles in real-world systems and cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of GDPR technical requirements, including data minimization, purpose limitation, security of processing, data lifecycle management, and DSR enablement
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, grasp daily operations and deliverables, and adapt to a rapidly evolving regulatory environment
• Expertise in systems architecture, cloud platforms, and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs)
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC2, or comparable standards
• Familiarity with tools and systems that support data subject rights, consent management, and auditability
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking strengths
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical privacy concepts to a broad audience
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for managing diverse and challenging opinions
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments while taking initiative and owning responsibilities

Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPT, CIPM, CDPSE, CISSP, CDPO or equivalent are a plus

• Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development
• A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one
• A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience
• The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company