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Data Privacy Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition. Demand for privacy professionals with GDPR, CCPA, and data governance expertise has pushed more U.S. employers to sponsor foreign candidates for permanent residency.
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Devices and Services Trust and Privacy (DSTP) is responsible for maintaining and raising the trust bar for Amazon customers across a diverse set of 30+ Devices and Services (D&S). DSTP offers horizontal services for builders to ensure trust, privacy, and accessibility is built into our products and services. We also build customer-facing capabilities that provide customers with control and transparency and reduce privacy risk, while enabling partner teams to innovate with appropriate guardrails for content moderation, privacy, accessibility, and trust.
The DSTP team is looking for a passionate Software Engineer who would be working on building scalable platforms and tools that help in raising the bar for Privacy and Security for products rolled out by Amazon Devices and Services.
In this role, you will apply your creative and critical problem-solving skills to improve and build new and innovative solutions that help in scaling Privacy controls. You must have a passion to apply engineering solutions to complex privacy and data governance challenges and recognize and fill gaps in capabilities. Above all, you should be passionate about privacy, information security, the ever-changing threat landscape, and privacy/security automation and tooling.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
- Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
- Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
- Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
- Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
A day in the life
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.
About the team
This role is a part of our Trust Platform and Automations team within Devices & Services Trust, Privacy, and Accessibility (TPA). Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional enabled to take on increasingly complex tasks as their careers progress.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance
- Experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship)
- Knowledge of databases, storage, and big data concepts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Bellevue
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Devices and Services Trust and Privacy (DSTP) is responsible for maintaining and raising the trust bar for Amazon customers across a diverse set of 30+ Devices and Services (D&S). DSTP offers horizontal services for builders to ensure trust, privacy, and accessibility is built into our products and services. We also build customer-facing capabilities that provide customers with control and transparency and reduce privacy risk, while enabling partner teams to innovate with appropriate guardrails for content moderation, privacy, accessibility, and trust.
The DSTP team is looking for a passionate Software Engineer who would be working on building scalable platforms and tools that help in raising the bar for Privacy and Security for products rolled out by Amazon Devices and Services.
In this role, you will apply your creative and critical problem-solving skills to improve and build new and innovative solutions that help in scaling Privacy controls. You must have a passion to apply engineering solutions to complex privacy and data governance challenges and recognize and fill gaps in capabilities. Above all, you should be passionate about privacy, information security, the ever-changing threat landscape, and privacy/security automation and tooling.
Key job responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary Amazonians to conceive, design, and bring innovative products and services to market.
- Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help lead fundamental changes in the industry.
- Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to innovative technologies at incredible scale and speed.
- Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use.
- Design and code the right solutions starting with broadly defined problems.
- Work in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software.
A day in the life
The challenges SDEs solve for at Amazon are big and influence millions of customers, sellers, and products around the world. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about creating new products, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company where development cycles are measured in weeks, not years.
About the team
This role is a part of our Trust Platform and Automations team within Devices & Services Trust, Privacy, and Accessibility (TPA). Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional enabled to take on increasingly complex tasks as their careers progress.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance
- Experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship)
- Knowledge of databases, storage, and big data concepts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Bellevue
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $136,000.00 - $184,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Privacy Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM locks in the minimum requirements at the time of filing. Make sure your degree, certifications like CIPP or CIPM, and documented experience match exactly what the employer will list on the ETA Form 9089 before the process starts.
Target employers with data governance infrastructure
Companies subject to GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA compliance obligations are far more likely to sponsor privacy roles long-term. Focus your search on healthcare systems, financial services firms, and tech companies with dedicated privacy offices rather than generalist hiring teams.
Search green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Privacy Specialist roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting companies that have already run PERM for similar positions rather than asking employers to start from scratch.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for the SOC code 15-1299.09 (Data Privacy Officers) or the closest matching occupation at your target work location. The DOL assigns a wage level to your position, and accepting an offer below that level will block PERM certification.
Negotiate green card sponsorship into your offer letter
Employers aren't required to sponsor unless they've committed to it in writing. Get explicit language covering EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, PERM filing timelines, and who pays legal fees before you sign, not after your H-1B visa extension clock starts running down.
Understand how priority date backlogs affect your country
EB-3 is often current for nationals outside of India and China, but EB-2 backlogs vary significantly. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before choosing between categories, especially if your employer offers you a choice between EB-2 and EB-3 filing paths.
Green Card Data Privacy Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Privacy Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Data Privacy Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 as a skilled professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Roles with significant compliance leadership, a master's degree requirement, or specialized expertise in frameworks like GDPR or CCPA at an advanced level may support an EB-2 petition. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements listed in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship for this role differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B is temporary and capped at 85,000 per fiscal year, requiring a lottery for most applicants. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual numerical cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability varies by country. PERM takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months before the I-140 stage, but it leads to permanent residency rather than a status you need to renew every two to three years.
What documentation should I gather before my employer starts the PERM process?
Collect certified transcripts showing your highest relevant degree, documentation of any privacy certifications such as CIPP/US or CIPM, employment records that map directly to the job duties on the PERM application, and any published work, policy frameworks, or compliance programs you've authored. Gaps between your actual experience and the ETA Form 9089 job description are a leading cause of PERM denial or RFE at the I-140 stage.
How do I find Data Privacy Specialist jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Data Privacy Specialist roles at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not relying on job postings that say 'open to sponsorship' without any verifiable track record. Filtering by sponsorship history saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering an employer's limitations only after an offer.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B, and does it affect my work authorization?
Yes. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B status, and you can continue working normally throughout the PERM and I-140 stages. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, you or your employer files the I-485 to adjust status. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, you can change to a similar role without restarting the green card process.