Mid-Level Software Engineer, Privacy Platform Prototype

We are on the hunt for a hands-on Mid-Level Software Engineer, Privacy Platform Prototype, who can help refine the concept, define the technical architecture, and build an MVP for a global connected vehicle privacy platform that empowers customers to control data sharing while meeting regional privacy requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and build the MVP, including backend services, APIs, integrations, and a working prototype.
• Lead development of an MVP/Proof of Concept to validate technical feasibility, user experience, and compliance objectives.
• Implement privacy-related services such as consent management, data controls, and privacy-rights request workflows.
• Translate requirements from privacy, business, research, and quality stakeholders into technical designs and prioritized development work.
• Define architecture that can evolve across mobile applications, customer portals, connected-vehicle services, and regional deployments.
• Apply secure development practices and document key design decisions, assumptions, and technical risks.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with extensive backend or full-stack development work.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications.
• Ability to write and review code, make architecture decisions, and deliver an MVP or proof of concept.
• Ability to work with privacy specialists to translate requirements into software behavior.
• Strong communication skills across engineering and non-engineering teams.

Preferred qualifications:

• Practical exposure to at least one privacy-related product or service.
• Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles or regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or APPI.
• Experience with connected products, IoT, mobile applications, or customer-data platforms.
• Experience assessing third-party platforms or planning the transition from prototype to production.
• Relevant privacy, cloud, or security certifications.
• Expected deliverables
• A documented technical design and working MVP/prototype.
• Target-state architecture and technical design of privacy platform.
• Recommendation for product roadmap and enterprise-scale deployment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Privacy, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with extensive backend or full-stack development work.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications.
• Ability to write and review code, make architecture decisions, and deliver an MVP or proof of concept.
• Ability to work with privacy specialists to translate requirements into software behavior.
• Strong communication skills across engineering and non-engineering teams.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
• The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
• Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
• Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
• Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.

About us:

At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we've been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.