Head of Privacy
Core
Define and execute the long-term roadmap for a dedicated privacy engineering function, mapping the data ecosystem, and translating global regulatory frameworks into concrete technical specifications for a consumer OS.
Role type
Head of Privacy Engineering (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
The Essential intelligence layer of the OS, ensuring privacy-by-design principles are embedded in product features.
Domain
Consumer hardware/OS, Privacy Engineering, Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud stack fluency (AWS/GCP), API architectures, Identity management, Privacy engineering, Security architecture, Technical product management, GDPR/regulatory translation, Risk-based guardrails design, Incident response leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in data-rich consumer tech environments, Pragmatic shipping mindset, Cross-functional collaboration with Design/Brand
Technologies
AWS, GCP
Responsibilities
Define the long-term roadmap for a dedicated privacy engineering function, Map the entire data ecosystem across Essential and the OS, Drive the engineering backlog to prioritise and close critical security gaps, Translate GDPR and global regulatory frameworks into concrete technical specifications, Build risk-based guardrails that let product teams ship features fast, Work closely with Design and Brand to create transparent privacy controls, Own relationships with external security specialists and auditors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
