AI Privacy Engineer / Data Protection Coordinator

Responsibilities and Duties Own the AI data protection gate for AI use cases developed within Central AI, including preparation of decision-ready evidence and clear go/no-go recommendations; Ensure that data protection requirements are embedded into system design and implementation, enabling AI teams to build compliant solutions by design; Establish and maintain comprehensive, structured, and up-to-date documentation (e.g. data flows, RoPAs, design decisions, controls, and safeguards) that allows for efficient review and oversight by Data Protection functions; Carry out privacy risk assessments (e.g. DPIA and AI risk analysis) for AI use cases, identifying risks related to personal data processing, model behavior, and system architecture; Define and drive the implementation of pragmatic mitigation measures, working hands-on with engineering teams to ensure risks are effectively addressed; Act as a bridge between engineering and data protection functions, ensuring that technical implementations are transparent, reviewable, and aligned with compliance expectations; Enable scalable governance by ensuring that technical implementations and documentation provide clear, auditable evidence of compliance and accountability; Embed data protection by design and by default across AI use cases, agents and platform integrations, with strong attention to lawful basis, purpose limitation, data minimization, retention and transparency; Coordinate handling of data subject rights requests involving AI systems and ensure readiness for AI-related personal data incidents in collaboration with AI Security and central DP teams. Regarding Positioning and scope clarity this position acts as the first line data protection role within AI delivery (embedded in build and deployment, not a separate review function). What we need You are a privacy-focused engineer who understands both modern AI systems and data protection principles and can translate requirements into working technical solutions. You’re comfortable being the data protection voice in the room with engineers, product owners, executives and country teams alike. You don’t see data protection as a brake on delivery; you see it as the condition that makes large-scale AI adoption possible. We’re looking for: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar technical field (or equivalent experience) with additional legal qualification (eg. LL.B., LL.M., CIP/E) in an EU jurisdiction or fully qualified lawyer in an EU jurisdiction with additional technology experience (eg. CIP/T); 3+ years of experience, ideally in an international corporation; Strong working knowledge of the GDPR; Solid technical grounding in how modern AI systems work - LLMs, RAG, vector stores, agents, tool use; Experience with DPIAs, international data transfers and data subject rights at scale; Strong stakeholder management and ability to challenge solution design Pragmatic, outcome-driven, comfortable operating under ambiguity; Fluent English. What can you expect from us? Mind-blowing workplace culture. You will be integrated in a professional, dynamic and collaborative team. 100% Remote opportunities We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most comfortable and productive. International Career You can expect professional growth and to be connect with the world. We are represented in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark. And with projects in many other countries: Netherlands, Luxembourg, Singapore and in the United States of America (and a lot more is coming…) Extra Benefits & Perks If you wish to work with us and you are outside European Union (good news…) we are a Tech Visa Company, We will help! As a plus, we provide Health and Life Insurance.