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Privacy Engineer

United Kingdom Meta Approximately £90,000–£170,000 base salary per year, with total compensation potentially around £140,000–£300,000+ including bonus and equity.*
Job Description

Meta’s Privacy Engineer role focuses on building privacy protections into products, systems and engineering processes. Typical requirements include a degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, privacy technology or a related field; practical software development skills; familiarity with data protection principles, privacy-by-design, security controls and risk assessment; and the ability to work with engineers, product managers, legal teams and policymakers. Candidates are expected to translate privacy requirements into scalable technical solutions, investigate data-use risks, communicate clearly with stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-moving international environment. Experience with data governance, identity systems, access controls, automated compliance tooling or regulations such as the UK GDPR and EU GDPR would be valuable.

Company Info

Meta Platforms, Inc. is a global technology company best known for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Its products connect billions of people worldwide and support communication, content sharing, digital communities and business activity. Meta also develops virtual and augmented reality products through its Reality Labs division, alongside artificial intelligence, advertising, infrastructure and developer technologies. The company employs people across engineering, research, product, design, operations, sales and corporate functions. Privacy, security and responsible technology are important areas of work because Meta handles large volumes of personal information and operates across many legal and regulatory environments. In the United Kingdom, Meta has major offices and teams involved in engineering, policy, sales, legal, privacy, communications and business operations. The working environment is generally ambitious, collaborative and highly international, with considerable emphasis on innovation, measurable impact and building technology at global scale.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in software engineering, privacy, cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, consulting, creative industries and research. London has the largest technology and business market, while Manchester, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Bristol and Leeds also have active professional communities. UK workplace culture is generally polite, relatively informal and respectful of personal boundaries, with increasing support for flexible and hybrid working. Lifestyle options range from busy urban living to quieter coastal, rural and university communities. Public transport is extensive, although housing can be expensive, especially in London. International candidates may need employer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; eligibility depends on the occupation, salary and approved sponsor. Other routes, including the Global Talent visa, may suit highly experienced technology specialists. Applicants should check current rules, healthcare charges and right-to-work requirements before relocating.

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