Head of Privacy & Security
Playlab
- Location
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
Confirmed open on Playlab's own job board on Oct 9, 2026. We re-check every day.
Job description
- Lead security engineering, compliance, and privacy programs with end-to-end ownership of risk and customer assurance.
- Drive security automation, incident response, and detection engineering to protect educational data.
- Manage SOC 2 compliance operations and audits, and partner with Trust and Safety on child safety and responsible AI.
The difference you'll make
This role safeguards the privacy and security of educational data for students and educators worldwide, enabling equitable access to AI tools in education while building trust and responsible AI deployment.
What makes you a great fit
- 7+ years in security roles with at least 3 years in leadership positions.
- Experience implementing security controls in fast-moving engineering organizations (DevSecOps).
- Experience securing container-based cloud environments (AWS EKS) including IAM, network security, and logging.
- Experience leading GDPR compliance and SOC 2 audits.
Benefits
Competitive pay & benefits including salary, healthcare, retirement, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Remote-first environment with autonomy and strong culture of collaboration.
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