Software Engineer (Privacy & Data Governance)

Join Figure, a cutting-edge robotics company, as a Software Engineer focused on Privacy & Data Governance. In this role, you will implement privacy-enhancing technologies, ensure compliance with data protection regulations, and embed privacy into the core architecture of our product. You will collaborate with various teams, develop custom tooling, and be a champion for user privacy and security. Candidates should have a BS in Computer Science or a related field, 8+ years of experience in privacy engineering or related roles, and strong software engineering skills.

• Design and implement new technical features that embed privacy controls and data minimization techniques into our product and tech stack (privacy-by-design).
• Develop and maintain core privacy engineering services, including systems for user control, anonymization/pseudonymization, and data retention/deletion.
• Collaborate with AI, engineering, and security teams to define and enforce robust data governance and data protection practices.
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field
• Experience 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
• Strong software engineering (not scripting or automation) skills in C/C++, Rust, Golang, Python or similar
• Prior experience building APIs or microservices specifically for data governance or privacy controls
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision
• 8+ years of experience in the field of privacy engineering or related security or software engineering role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Passion for learning and helping others