Qualifications
You will:Architect for EU Compliance: Design and implement data handling systems that adhere to strict GDPR regulations, including automation for the "Right to be Forgotten" and consent management frameworks for European users. Sensor Data Anonymization: Create and refine computer vision and machine learning pipelines to automatically identify and obscure faces, license plates, and other personally identifiable information (PII) from camera and Lidar data at both the vehicle edge and in the cloud prior to their inclusion in training datasets. Privacy Infrastructure: Develop scalable code (C++/Java/Kotlin) to uphold retention policies, access controls, and data minimization across Waymo’s distributed systems. Collaborate with Waymo’s Legal and Policy teams to translate complex regulatory texts (e.g., the EU Data & AI Act) into actionable engineering specifications and system requirements. Threat Modeling: Perform privacy impact assessments (PIA) and threat modeling for new features, with a special focus on cross-border data transfer risks and third-party vendor integration. You have:A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.3-5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong emphasis on privacy considerations.
About the job
Waymo is a pioneering company in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, our focus has been on developing the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—which enhances mobility access and aims to save countless lives currently lost in traffic accidents. The Waymo Driver supports our fully autonomous ride-hailing service and can be integrated with various vehicle platforms and applications. With over ten million rider-only trips and a wealth of experience navigating more than 100 million miles on public roads coupled with extensive simulation across 15+ U. S. states, we are ready to expand into European markets.
As we prepare for this expansion, we are in search of a skilled Privacy Engineer to spearhead the technical design and implementation of our global privacy systems.
In this role, you will serve as the crucial link between legal obligations (such as GDPR) and technical execution. Your responsibilities will go beyond mere compliance management; you will develop the core engines, data pipelines, and anonymization frameworks that enable our autonomous vehicles to function within stringent regulatory frameworks. Collaborating closely with Legal, Product, and AI/ML teams, you will ensure that Privacy by Design principles are integrated from the outset into our sensor data ingestion, mapping technologies, and rider experiences.
About Waymo LLC
Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, aims to transform the way people move. With a commitment to safety and innovation, we are driven by the mission to save lives and enhance mobility worldwide.
