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Privacy Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Privacy Engineer - Health

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$181.10 - $318.40/hr

The Privacy Engineering team works with teams all across the company to make sure that products and services protect user privacy by designing architectures that reduce the exposure of user data at ...

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We're looking for a Privacy & Product Counsel who can build Hilbert's privacy program from the inside of the product - not bolt one on after the fact - who is fluent across US, UK, and European ...

The Privacy Preserving Machine Learning team works with teams all across the company to provide tools and support for state of the art privacy-preserving measurement and machine learning. We are ...

AIML Privacy - Engineering Rotation

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$124K - $159K/yr

The Privacy Preserving Machine Learning team works with teams all across the company to provide tools and support for state of the art privacy-preserving measurement and machine learning. We are ...

As a Legal Analyst, Data Privacy , you'll help protect Sephora's customers, employees, and business by supporting our Privacy Legal team through research, analysis, and privacy compliance initiatives.

HIPAA Privacy Rule Analyst

Colton, CA

$84K - $100K/yr

Evaluate policies/procedures against HIPAA Privacy practice areas (minimum necessary, authorizations, Notice of Privacy Practices, patient access/amendment rights, breach procedures, etc.). Conduct ...

As a Legal Analyst, Data Privacy , you'll help protect Sephora's customers, employees, and business by supporting our Privacy Legal team through research, analysis, and privacy compliance initiatives.

The Privacy Preserving Machine Learning team works with teams all across the company to provide tools and support for state of the art privacy-preserving measurement and machine learning. We are ...

PDPO (Privacy and Data Protection Office) is the organization to lead, supervise, and empower all TikTok's privacy work in an accountable way and eventually become overall industry leading. This team ...

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How much do privacy jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for privacy in California is $113,992.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,700.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a privacy professional?

Privacy professionals are individuals who specialize in managing and protecting sensitive data to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations. They develop and implement policies, conduct risk assessments, and educate organizations on best practices for handling personal information. Privacy professionals often work in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and finance, helping organizations navigate complex legal requirements like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. Their work is essential for maintaining trust with customers and avoiding legal penalties.

How do privacy professionals typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

Privacy professionals often work closely with teams such as IT, legal, compliance, human resources, and product development to ensure that data handling practices meet regulatory requirements and company policies. They may participate in cross-functional meetings to advise on privacy risks, review new projects for data protection implications, and help design privacy-friendly processes. Effective communication and the ability to translate complex privacy regulations into practical guidance for non-experts are crucial skills in this collaborative environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a privacy specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Privacy Specialist, you need comprehensive knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, experience with risk assessment, and often a relevant degree or certification such as CIPP or CIPM. Familiarity with privacy management platforms, data mapping tools, and compliance reporting systems is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you navigate complex regulations and advise stakeholders. These skills are essential to ensure organizations protect sensitive information, maintain regulatory compliance, and build trust with clients and partners.

What is the difference between Privacy vs Data Analyst?

AspectPrivacyData Analyst
Required CredentialsPrivacy certifications (e.g., CIPP), knowledge of data protection lawsData analysis certifications (e.g., CAP, Microsoft Certified Data Analyst), statistical skills
Work EnvironmentLegal, compliance, and security teams within organizationsBusiness, finance, or tech departments analyzing data sets
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, healthcare, finance, legal sectorsMarketing, finance, consulting, tech industries

Privacy professionals focus on protecting personal data, ensuring compliance with data laws, and managing data security policies. Data Analysts interpret data to generate insights, support decision-making, and improve business strategies. While Privacy roles emphasize legal and security aspects, Data Analysts concentrate on data interpretation and reporting. Both roles require analytical skills but serve different organizational functions.

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Infographic showing various Privacy job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,992 per year, or $54.8 per hour.

Privacy Engineer - Health

Apple Inc.

Cupertino, CA • On-site

$181.10 - $318.40/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Apple rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers


Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Apple delivers great features and great privacy to our users. The Privacy Engineering team works with teams all across the company to make sure that products and services protect user privacy by designing architectures that reduce the exposure of user data at all levels of the technology stack. We are looking for an outstanding candidate to become a member of the Apple User Privacy Team.

Description

We are seeking an experienced engineer to provide privacy guidance to teams across Apple working on health, wellness, and fitness features as well as the health research studies that help develop these features. This includes feature reviews and the design of new, privacy preserving data collection methodologies to enable the evaluation of health and fitness features. It also includes guiding how we protect the health data Apple stores within the Data Governance Board.

  • Review features to identify privacy exposures and partner with teams to design mitigations.
  • Audit new products to identify bugs in development, and review customer data collected by engineering teams to drive decisions for privacy impact.
  • Communicate privacy risks and potential mitigations to senior leadership to drive decisions.
  • Guide the development of data collection systems that enable health features while preserving privacy.
  • Partner with technical experts in various Health teams to provide guidance to engineers and leaders on the right privacy technology to use when developing new features, and help define how health research is conducted at Apple.

Successful candidates will need to have superb communication skills and a passion for protecting privacy. Creative problem solving, analytical, and deductive reasoning skills are critical for this position. You will be working on multiple unrelated systems each week, so the ability to learn quickly and an excitement for new things is a must.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience conducting privacy reviews
  • Experience with health research or the creation of health features
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong collaboration, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Ability to learn and research new technologies rapidly, assess privacy exposures, and suggest mitigations
  • Ability to analyze systems’ architectures for privacy impact
  • Ability to solve complex problems independently
  • Programming experience

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976