MacPaw is a software company that develops and distributes software for macOS and iOS. Today, we have 20 million active users across all our products.
At MacPaw, we believe humans and technology can reach their greatest potential together.
MacPaw is proud to be Ukrainian. The support and development of Ukraine are significant parts of the company’s culture. MacPaw gathers open-minded people who support each other and aspire to change the world around us.
At MacPaw, safeguarding our customers' data is our top priority. We take data protection legislation seriously, so we're excited to announce that we're looking for a Senior Data Protection Professional to join our team. We're looking for someone up for a challenge, as this role requires staying up to date with the constantly changing regulatory landscape.
This critical role will help us enhance our management of potentially sensitive information and ensure we're meeting global privacy standards like GDPR, CCPA, and others.
In this role, you will:
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Lead data protection risk assessments and drive remediation across the organization, offer compliance advice, and conduct monitoring activities
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Own and continuously improve the company's data protection governance framework, including policies and standards
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Drive data mapping initiatives across company assets and systems
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Pilot and implement privacy automation tools to scale compliance efforts
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Lead reporting on data protection risks and governance to senior stakeholders
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Ensure all software products, services, and third-party tools meet data protection requirements in the US and EU/UK
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Champion data protection awareness and deliver training across the company
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Collaborate closely with legal, security, and product development teams
Skills you’ll need to bring:
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5+ years of experience in data protection, privacy law, or a related field — ideally within a software or tech company
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Deep expertise in GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy regulations
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Hands-on experience building or significantly improving a privacy program
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Strong technical literacy — you're comfortable discussing software architecture, APIs, and data flows
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Excellent communication skills — you can translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for engineers and product managers
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A proactive mindset — you spot issues before they become problems
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English at B1 or above and strong communication skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
The following would be an advantage:
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CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent privacy certification
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Experience with privacy management platforms (OneTrust, Osano, or similar)
What We Offer
We are a Ukrainian company, and we stand with Ukraine against the russian aggression
- We maintain workplaces for the mobilized Macpawians and provide financial support to colleagues or their families affected by the war. Here, you can also read about the MacPaw Foundation, which intends to help save the lives of Ukrainian defenders and provide relief to as many civilians as possible.
We are committed to our veterans
- Our Veteran Career and Empowerment Program is designed to ensure our veterans and active military personnel receive the recognition, support, and opportunities they deserve.
Hybrid work model
- Whether to work remotely or at the hub is entirely up to you. If you decide to mix it, our Kyiv office, which works as a coworking space, is open around the clock. The office is supplied with UPS and Starlink for an uninterrupted work process.
Your health always comes first
- We guarantee medical insurance starting on your first working month. For those abroad, you can receive a yearly Medical insurance allowance as compensation for managing your medical expenses.
Flexible working hours
- You can choose a schedule that is comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.
Space to grow both professionally and personally
- Education opportunities to grow both hard and soft skills, annual development reviews, and internal community.
Teams we are proud of
- We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian can improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage open and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.
Office designed for people (and pets)
- Our office has it all: a spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, lying down, and running around; a gym for recreation; cozy kitchens; a sleeping/meditation room; and a terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office.
Time-off policy that covers life’s needs
- Convenient personal time-off policy to help you take care of essential matters in your personal life, and parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.
Join social initiatives with MacPawCares
- MacPaw participates in numerous humanitarian aid and charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in to make the world a better place.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. Here is a safe place for applicants of all backgrounds
- We are hiring talented humans. Meaning with all our variety of backgrounds and identities, including service members and veterans, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals with disabilities, and other often underrepresented groups. MacPaw does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
- Some benefits are under development, and new adjustments are possible.
