▶︎ 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.