Principal Software Engineer - Privacy

Toyota North America•Plano, TX

About The Position

Toyota is seeking a Principal Software Engineer - Privacy to serve as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to management and executive leaders. The role leads delivery of privacy platforms and efforts to ensure coverage of applicable regulations, processes, and requirements for the Technology Risk & Operations Management team in Plano, Texas. The team works to visualize and reduce Toyota’s technology risk by integrating cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance disciplines. The position reports to the Sr Mgr, Cybersecurity Risk Management.

Requirements

10+ years of experience leading work in agile development environments, with hands-on experience leveraging CI/CD pipelines.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration, or Information Systems; alternatively, four additional years of relevant software development/privacy-focused professional work experience.
Demonstrated experience providing strategic consultative services to management and executive leaders, or leading projects/programs focused on long-term objectives.
Expert knowledge of North American privacy laws and regulations, with significant industry and department knowledge.
Expertise in agile development practices and understanding of multiple programming languages, such as Java, Python, NodeJS, or AngularJS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor messages to management and executive leaders and present clearly and concisely.
Must have the right to work in the United States without Toyota immigration-related employment support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Experience working in an Agile and/or Toyota Production System framework.
Agile, Scrum, Lean, or related certifications.
Security certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP, CIA, CIPM, CCSP, CIPP, CC, or CIPT.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level functional expertise in creating, executing, and maintaining Toyota's privacy technology services, acting as a strategic business partner to managers and executives.
Lead the full software development lifecycle for privacy applications, including architecture, coding, testing, deployment, maintenance, and operational support.
Create and manage reports for performance analytics, KRIs/KPIs, and data imports and exports.
Partner with privacy, legal, cybersecurity, data governance, and technology teams to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable technology solutions.
Evaluate and implement new technologies and automation opportunities that improve the efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of privacy program operations.

Benefits

Teamwork-, flexibility-, and respect-oriented work environment.
Professional growth and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, if applicable.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the employee’s family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and an annual retirement contribution, if applicable.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
Tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Relocation assistance, if applicable.