Ai Privacy Engineer & Data Protection Lead

Gls; Almada; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Planck Technologies is seeking an AI Privacy Engineer / Data Protection Coordinator to ensure AI solutions comply with data protection, privacy, and regulatory requirements. You will liaison between technical teams, business units, and Data Protection teams, implementing legal requirements within AI environments.

Responsibilities include leading privacy assessments, DPIAs, and Privacy by Design, while ensuring GDPR and EU AI Act compliance and maintaining auditable documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience: 3+ years in relevant professional role.
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Solid knowledge of GDPR.
• Experience with DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments).
• Knowledge of Data Subject Rights.
• Experience with international data transfers.
• Technical knowledge of: LLMs, RAG, Vector Databases, AI Agents, Tool Use.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical controls.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Valued certifications: CIPP/E; CIPT; IAPP, ISACA, PECB, CNIL, AFNOR, BCS, or DEKRA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy assessments for AI use cases.
• Conduct DPIAs and AI-related risk assessments.
• Implement Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act.
• Create auditable documentation and compliance evidence.
• Define mitigation measures for privacy risks.
• Coordinate data subject rights requests.
• Support data incident management in collaboration with Security teams.
• Ensure data traceability and governance in AI initiatives.

Skills

GDPR knowledge

DPIA experience

Data Subject Rights

International data transfers

LLMs knowledge

RAG

Vector Databases

AI Agents

Tool Use

Regulatory-to-technical controls

English fluency

Education

Computer Science / Engineering degree

CIPP/E

CIPT

IAPP/ISACA/PECB/CNIL/AFNOR/BCS/DEKRA certifications

Tools

LLMs

RAG

Vector Databases

AI Agents

Tool Use

Job description

About Us

Planck Technologies is a company specialized in Software Development, dedicated to shaping futures and creating value through innovative IT solutions. By expanding teams and offering a comprehensive range of services — from Software Development and Infrastructure Management to Cybersecurity — we empower clients with all the expertise they need in one place. Inspired by the principles of quantum physics, we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver customized solutions that redefine the IT landscape and drive shared success.

About the job

What are we looking for? We are seeking an AI Privacy Engineer / Data Protection Coordinator to ensure that all AI solutions comply with data protection, privacy, and regulatory requirements. You will act as the primary liaison between technical teams, business units, and Data Protection teams, ensuring the practical implementation of legal requirements within AI environments.

Requirements

• Minimum experience: 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Solid knowledge of GDPR
• Experience with DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments)
• Knowledge of Data Subject Rights
• Experience with international data transfers
• Technical knowledge of: LLMs;
• RAG;
• Vector Databases;
• AI Agents;
• Tool Use
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical controls
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Valued certifications: CIPP/E;
• CIPT;
• IAPP, ISACA, PECB, CNIL, AFNOR, BCS, or DEKRA certifications

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy assessments for AI use cases
• Conduct DPIAs and AI-related risk assessments
• Implement Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act
• Create auditable documentation and compliance evidence
• Define mitigation measures for privacy risks
• Coordinate data subject rights requests
• Support data incident management in collaboration with Security teams
• Ensure data traceability and governance in AI initiatives

Working Model

Hybrid – 1 to 2 days/week at the client's location, in a region near Lisbon.

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