Software Engineer (Data Privacy)

Temu; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Temu, a fully remote Software Engineer (Data Privacy) role in the United States, is seeking a backend-focused engineer to design and build scalable data governance infrastructures.

You will work on secure data processing frameworks, real-time monitoring, and risk detection, collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and resilience. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in software engineering with CS fundamentals
• Experience with Java is a plus
• Strong system design and distributed systems knowledge

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend infrastructure for data lifecycle management and governance
• Design and implement core frameworks to enable secure data processing and regulatory compliance
• Engineer automated solutions for real-time monitoring, risk detection, and operational resilience

Skills

Java

System design

Distributed systems

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Privacy compliance

Education

BS in Computer Science

Job description

Role Description: This is a full-time remote role for Software Engineer (Data Privacy)

Responsibilities:

• Develop scalable backend infrastructure to support end-to-end data lifecycle management and governance.
• Design and implement core frameworks and tooling to enable secure data processing and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.
• Engineer automated solutions for real-time system monitoring, risk detection, and operational resilience.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years in software engineering with strong CS fundamentals; prior experience with Java is a plus.
• Strong capabilities in system design and distributed systems principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and a high sense of ownership.
• Experience with privacy compliance is a plus.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits

Our compensation structure is designed to align with the cost of labor in various geographic markets across the US. The totalsalary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $300,000 annually, based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, competencies and location.

In addition, you may receive benefits depending on the nature of employment, job position, and work location. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

• 1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• 2. Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 3. Paid Sick Leave (in accordance with applicable state and local laws)