About the role
We are looking for a Software Engineer to architect and build backend systems that enforce data privacy and automate compliance at scale. The role involves working with product, infrastructure, security, and legal teams to embed privacy-by-design into data and access layers. Responsibilities include designing and operating backend services for policy-driven data access, developing distributed authorization mechanisms, implementing auditability and enforcement observability, and collaborating to
Requirements
5+ years of industry experience building and operating backend or infrastructure systems in production. Strong software engineering fundamentals with fluency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Rust, C++, Java). Experience with distributed authorization, RBAC/ACL systems, encryption-based access, or policy engines. Familiarity with global privacy regulations and their architectural implications. Ability to influence and collaborate with teams across legal, compliance, p
About the company
OpenAI
OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research and deployment company. They develop advanced AI models like GPT-5.6 and ChatGPT, aiming to create safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence for the world. Their products and research drive innovation across various industries, from security to scientific discovery.
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