About the role
▶︎ Job Details ・Job Title: Mid-Level Software Engineer, Privacy Platform Prototype ・Client: Japanese Global Automotive Group / Connected Vehicle & Privacy Technology Initiative ・Working Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid) ・Employment Type : Contract ・Visa Support: No ・Working Hours: Standard Business Hours (CST) ・Language: English Fluent
▶︎ Key Responsibilities
* Design and build an MVP for a global connected vehicle privacy platform, including backend services, APIs, integrations, and working prototypes. * Lead development of an MVP/Proof of Concept to validate technical feasibility, user experience, and privacy compliance objectives. * Implement privacy-related capabilities such as consent management, data controls, and privacy-rights request workflows. * Translate privacy, business, research, and quality requirements into technical designs and development priorities. * Define scalable architecture supporting mobile applications, customer portals, connected vehicle services, and regional deployments. * Apply secure software development practices and document technical decisions, assumptions, and risks. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
▶︎ The Right Candidate Will Possess
* Strong backend or full-stack software engineering experience. * Experience building APIs, cloud-native applications, and scalable services. * Ability to independently deliver MVPs, prototypes, and proof-of-concept solutions. * Strong architectural thinking and technical decision-making skills. * Experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Interest in privacy technology, compliance, and customer data management. * Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
▶︎ Required Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Privacy, or a related field (Master’s preferred). * 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with extensive backend or full-stack development. * Experience designing and implementing APIs, services, and cloud-based applications. * Ability to write, review, and maintain production-quality code. * Experience making architecture decisions and delivering MVPs or proof-of-concept solutions. * Ability to translate privacy requirements into technical implementations. * Strong communication skills across engineering and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with privacy-focused products, platforms, or services. * Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles and regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or APPI. * Experience with connected vehicles, IoT platforms, mobile applications, or customer data platforms. * Experience evaluating third-party platforms and planning transitions from prototype to production. * Cloud, privacy, or security certifications. * Experience working in enterprise-scale or global technology environments.
Expected Deliverables
* Documented technical architecture and working MVP/prototype. * Target-state architecture and technical design for the privacy platform. * Recommendations for future product roadmap and enterprise-scale deployment strategy.
No C2C: We do not accept Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements for this position.