Senior Risk & Compliance Engineer - Privacy

Senior Risk & Compliance Engineer – Privacy

At Atlassian, we are looking for a Senior Risk & Compliance Engineer – Privacy to implement and manage our privacy compliance strategy within the broader Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) framework.

Location:

Austin, TX

• Deliver privacy compliance expertise and innovation, providing guidance to teams and promoting the adoption of industry‑leading privacy methodologies to ensure privacy by design and by default.
• Leverage data analytics and visualization, deriving actionable insights from privacy compliance data.
• Promote automation and tooling, encouraging the use of the latest privacy compliance tools.
• Proactively identify and mitigate privacy risks, developing comprehensive strategies to address gaps and regulatory concerns.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement privacy controls and best practices.
• Regularly evaluate and report on the effectiveness of privacy controls to enable continuous improvement.
• Influence and align stakeholders to integrate privacy considerations into business decisions.
• Stay informed on privacy regulatory developments and maintain compliance with regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, APPI, and LGPD.

• 7+ years’ experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance, preferably in a large‑scale SaaS/Post‑Product environment.
• Expertise in privacy compliance‑focused roles and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, APPI, LGPD).
• Experience in privacy risk management and governance frameworks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex privacy concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience providing subject‑matter expertise and guidance on privacy matters.
• Experience collaborating with internal/external audit, legal, and leadership teams.
• Solid knowledge of privacy compliance principles, risk strategies, and IT governance frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT are beneficial.
• Experience with privacy impact assessments, data mapping, and privacy‑by‑design practices.

Atlassian offers a wide range of perks and benefits designed to support you, your family, and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health and wellbeing resources, paid volunteer days, and many more. To learn more, visit .

At Atlassian, we’re motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all around the globe, and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Software Development