Principal Solutions Engineer - Data & AI Governance (South) at OneTrust
Worldwide
$127.5k - $191.25k
Strength in Trust OneTrust’s mission is to enable innovation through the responsible use of data and AI. We believe that ensuring data is trusted shouldn’t slow teams down—it should accelerate what’s possible. This led us to develop the first technology platform for responsible data use in 2016. Today, with AI representing the latest and most impactful expansion of data yet, OneTrust is once again redefining what responsible innovation looks like. OneTrust, the AI‑Ready Governance Platform™, unifies regulatory intelligence, automation, and connected governance workflows so businesses can continue to move at the speed of AI while ensuring good governance to prevent data misuse at scale. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, OneTrust is shaping the future where trusted data becomes a transformative force for business and society. The Challenge We’re looking for a Principal Solutions Engineer - Data & AI Governance to serve as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers. This role sits at the intersection of Sales Engineering, AI governance, privacy, and security, helping organizations design and implement scalable governance architectures that support innovation while meeting regulatory and risk requirements. Your Mission Serve as a technical authority in enterprise sales cycles, leading architecture discussions across AI governance, data governance, privacy, and security Partner with Account Executives and Sales Engineers to support customer meetings, executive presentations, and technical deep dives Lead discovery sessions to uncover governance maturity gaps, organizational friction, and business drivers tied to trust and risk Design end-to-end governance solutions that balance technical feasibility, regulatory defensibility, and operational adoption Architect and demonstrate integrations across APIs, microservices, and cloud-native environments Build and deliver proofs-of-concept (POCs) to showcase how OneTrust integrates into complex AI and data ecosystems Translate regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, etc.) into practical technical workflows and controls Your Experience Includes: 6–12+ years in Solutions Engineering, Technical Sales, or Technical Consulting roles Strong background in GRC, privacy, security, or compliance Experience advising enterprise customers on governance strategy and operating models Technical Expertise Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, cloud-native systems, and distributed environments Domain Expertise Deep understanding of data governance and/or AI governance concepts, including: Data classification and metadata management Policy enforcement and risk-based governance AI lifecycle governance and safeguards Ability to translate complex governance concepts into clear, business-aligned solutions You Are A trusted advisor with strong executive presence and communication skills A systems thinker who understands how technology, governance, and business intersect Commercially aware, able to tie technical solutions to business outcomes and deal success A strong storyteller who can simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington-based candidates: the annual base pay range for this role is listed below. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors, including location, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity, and/or commissions, as well as benefits. Salary Range $127,500—$191,250 USD Where we Work We are embracing an office-first culture, encouraging three days a week in office for most roles, with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and celebrate in person. Each role may have specific requirements or flexibility depending on the scope of the position, so we encourage you to verify this with your recruiter during your first interview. Benefits As an employee at OneTrust, you will be part of the OneTeam. That means you’ll receive support physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can do your best work both in and out of the office. This includes comprehensive healthcare coverage, flexible PTO, equity RSUs, annual performance bonus opportunities, retirement account support, 14+ weeks of paid parental leave, career development opportunities, company-paid privacy certification exam fees, and much more. Specific benefits differ by country. For more information, talk to your recruiter or visit onetrust.com/careers. Resources Check out the following to learn more about OneTrust and its people: OneTrust Careers on YouTube @LifeatOneTrust on Instagram Your Data You have the right to have your personal data updated or removed. You also have the right to have a copy of the information OneTrust holds about you. Further details about these rights are available on the website in our Privacy Overview. You can change your mind at any time and have your personal data removed from our database. In order to do this you must contact us and let us know you wish to be removed. The request should be made on the Data Subject Request Form. Recruitment fraud warning: OneTrust is aware of scams involving false offers of employment with our company. The fraudulent jobs, interviews and job offers use fake websites, email addresses, group chat and text messages. Be aware that we never ask candidates for personal information, IDs or bank information during the interview process. We do not interview prospective candidates via instant message or group chat, and do not require candidates to purchase products or services, or process payments on our behalf as a condition of any employment offer. Please note that any legitimate interview availability requests will come directly from a OneTrust recruiter with an "@onetrust.com" email address. You may also receive legitimate emails from "@us.greenhouse-mail.io". Recruiters will only reach out to candidates who have applied for a role through our ATS (Greenhouse) or prospects via LinkedIn InMail. Job offers will come from a recruiter and may have a "@docusign.net" email address. For more information or if you have been targeted please reach out to [email protected]. Our Commitment to You When you join OneTrust you are stepping onto a launching pad — the countdown has begun. The destination? A career without boundaries working alongside a diverse and inclusive crew who is passionate about doing meaningful work. As a pioneer, your voice and expertise will help chart the direction of an entirely new category. Our commitment to putting people first starts with you. Your growth is part of the mission. Our goal is to give you the power to embark on the next phase of your uniquely, unique career. OneTrust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
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