Senior Privacy Engineer

Upstart

 Design, build, and operate privacy engineering services that support user control, data governance, anonymization, pseudonymization, retention, deletion, and auditability; Implement privacy-by-design patterns and data minimization co…

Posted 7/7/2026Verified active Jul 25, 2026, 12:31 AMfull-timeRemote • United States • 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Candidates should emphasize their expertise in software engineering, particularly in building APIs and microservices that adhere to privacy and security standards. Demonstrated experience in translating compliance requirements into technical solutions and familiarity with privacy-by-design principles are crucial for success in this role.

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3+ Years of Experience in Software EngineeringExperience Building APIs and MicroservicesKnowledge of Privacy-By-Design PrinciplesExperience with Privacy and Security DomainsAbility to Communicate Across Technical and Business Audiences

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Hard Skills

PythonGoJavaScalaC++RustAPI DevelopmentMicroservices ArchitectureData GovernanceData Protection

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Data Governance SystemsData CatalogsLineage ToolingPersonally Identifiable Information DetectionAutomated Policy Enforcement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceEngineeringMathematics or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Privacy ControlsSecurity ControlsData GovernanceComplianceData Protection Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AwsCloudCyber SecurityDistributed systemsGoGrafanaJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPrometheusPythonRustScalaSdlcSDLCSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, and 3+ years of experience in software engineering
Experience building and operating production software systems using programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, Scala, C++, Rust, or similar languages
 Experience building APIs, microservices, libraries, or backend services that support data governance, privacy controls, security controls, or data platform capabilities
 Experience with at least two privacy or security domains such as anonymization, pseudonymization, data retention, deletion, data lineage, access control, encryption, audit logging, or data minimization
Experience translating privacy, security, compliance, or data protection requirements into software systems or technical workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, and 3+ years of experience in software engineering
Experience building APIs, microservices, libraries, or backend services that support data governance, privacy controls, security controls, or data platform capabilities
Experience with at least two privacy or security domains such as anonymization, pseudonymization, data retention, deletion, data lineage, access control, encryption, audit logging, or data minimization
Knowledge of privacy-by-design principles, privacy-enhancing technologies, purpose limitation, consent, retention, deletion, and data subject rights
Experience with data governance systems, data catalogs, lineage tooling, personally identifiable information detection, redaction, or automated policy enforcement
Experience supporting privacy reviews, threat modeling, data flow mapping, or technical risk assessments for production systems
Experience working with machine learning systems, financial services, lending, or another regulated data environment
Ability to communicate privacy engineering tradeoffs clearly across technical, legal, compliance, product, and business audiences
Travel requirements As a digital first company, the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions’ cadence varies depending on the team and role
most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, including base pay, bonus opportunities, and annual equity grants that vest quarterly 
Retirement benefits to help you plan for the future, including a 401(k) or Group Retirement Savings Plan with a company match of $2 for every $1 contributed, up to $15,000 annually (USD in the US, CAD in Canada)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted stock purchase options for eligible employees (US only)
Comprehensive health coverage designed to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness resources for US and supplemental health coverage for Canada.
Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart for eligible plans (US only)
Income protection benefits, including life insurance and disability coverage for added financial security
Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays, in line with local requirements
Paid family and parental leave to support caregiving and major life moments (duration varies by country)
Family-centered benefits to support fertility, parenthood, and caregiving needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health support and life-centered resources