Full-Time
Senior Privacy Engineer
Posted on 9/5/2025
GoFundMe
1,001-5,000 employees
Online crowdfunding platform for personal campaigns
Compensation Overview
$156k - $234k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
Three days on-site per week required.
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- 5+ years of experience in privacy engineering, data protection, or security engineering
- Passion for privacy, trust, and data protection in modern cloud platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve complex privacy and technical issues autonomously
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Background in secure coding practices, code auditing, and privacy-preserving design patterns
- Proficiency with Python or other scripting languages for automation and privacy tool development
- Hands-on experience with cloud environments and integration into data pipelines
- Awareness of data protection regulations and principles (GDPR, CCPA,) and the ability to translate legal guidance into technical processes
- Familiarity with privacy tech platforms (e.g. DataGrail, Transcend), Data Subject Requests, cookie and tracking technology management platforms (CMPs) is a plus
- Experience embedding privacy into modern data platforms (CDPs, Snowflake, Databricks, analytics tools, AI/ML workflows) is highly beneficial
- Embed Privacy by Design: Strengthen and operationalize our Privacy by Design program across systems, integrations, pipelines, and applications for B2B and B2C products and services
- Investigate & Remediate Incidents: Analyze privacy and security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and drive remediation to prevent recurrence
- Conduct Risk Assessments: Assist in privacy impact assessments for new products or data uses and risk reviews to identify vulnerabilities in our platforms, APIs, and ML Pipelines etc
- Optimize Privacy Controls: Design and implement advanced controls for data classification, access management, encryption, anonymization, and pseudonymization
- Provide Guidance & Enablement: Prescribe guidance and techniques for data anonymization and pseudonymization to the Data Engineering team, enabling the ML team to develop privacy-preserving models
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with security, legal, IT, engineering, and AI teams to align on regulatory compliance and technical implementation
- Support Compliance: Ensure global privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) across a modern data stack (Snowflake, Databricks, CDP, Looker, AWS etc)
- Innovate Privacy Solutions: Drive the development of new privacy-preserving features, tools, and automation for data lifecycle management
- Maintain Documentation: Build and update technical documentation covering data flows, tracking technologies, retention policies, and privacy controls
- Familiarity with privacy tech platforms (e.g. DataGrail, Transcend), Data Subject Requests, cookie and tracking technology management platforms (CMPs) is a plus
- Experience embedding privacy into modern data platforms (CDPs, Snowflake, Databricks, analytics tools, AI/ML workflows) is highly beneficial
GoFundMe is an online fundraising platform that helps individuals and organizations raise money for a wide range of needs and dreams, such as medical emergencies, memorial funds, education, and nonprofit support. Users start a fundraiser in about five minutes, tell their story, and share a link to collect donations from their network and beyond. Contributions are made through a secure online payment system, and GoFundMe earns revenue mainly from voluntary donor tips and a small transaction fee on each donation. The platform emphasizes safety and ease of use to ensure a positive experience for both donors and recipients. Compared with others, GoFundMe has built a global community of tens of millions of people and hundreds of millions of donations, which helps campaigns reach a larger audience. Its main goal is to mobilize communities to provide financial assistance and support when people need it most.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Redwood City, California
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI Smart Fundraising Coach generates $125 million incremental funding in 2026 via 10% higher sharing.
- Follett partnership enables students at 1,000 colleges to crowdfund education costs beyond 630,000 2025 donors.
- Centralized wildfire hubs verify fundraisers, channeling donations during Georgia's 50,000-acre blazes in April 2026.
What critics are saying
- New York AG James and 19 states demand proof of removing 1.4 million unauthorized charity pages by March 2026.
- 16.5% default tips without consent trigger class-action suits, slashing $50-100 million annual revenue.
- Payment processors like Stripe terminate service over fraud, instantly halting all transactions.
What makes GoFundMe unique
- GoFundMe pioneered personal crisis crowdfunding, growing medical campaigns from 8,000 in 2011 to 200,000 yearly by 2020.
- Acquired Classy in 2022, rebranded as GoFundMe Pro for nonprofit fundraising expansion.
- Raised over $30 billion since 2010, processing two donations per second globally.
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Health Insurance
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Family Planning Benefits
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Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Company News
Follett Higher Education and GoFundMe have launched a partnership enabling college students to raise funds for education-related expenses through GoFundMe's platform. The integration allows students at participating institutions to invite friends and family to contribute towards course materials and other essentials. The collaboration complements traditional funding sources including financial aid, scholarships and grants, helping students cover expenses outside standard aid packages. In 2025, over 630,000 donors supported education costs through GoFundMe. Ryan Petersen, President of Follett Higher Education, said the partnership builds on the company's commitment to reducing barriers to higher education by offering students flexible funding options. Follett serves over 1,000 colleges and universities across North America, providing course materials, learning tools and retail services.
How to help: donate to support Kona low flood relief and recovery. By HNN Staff Published: Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:28 AM PDT | Updated: Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:19 PM PDT HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Various organizations are now accepting donations to help those affected by recent storms that led to what Gov. Josh Green called "the largest flood that we've had in Hawaii in 20 years." Officials are discouraging physical donations due to logistical challenges. If you'd like to help, please do so financially through trusted organizations. Several are listed below. Aloha United Way. Aloha United Way's Community Relief Fund supports disaster response and recovery efforts for individuals and families, as well as nonprofit organizations serving on the front lines. Funds are used for: * Assistance and referrals for individuals and families impacted by the emergency. * Support for local organizations providing critical, on-the-ground services. * Costs associated with response and recovery efforts. American Red Cross. Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from the storms and flooding. Here's a look at how teams are supporting response and recovery efforts. If you are in need of assistance, please reach out to the American Red Cross at: 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767). GoFundMe campaigns. GoFundMe has launched a "Hawaii Flooding Relief" centralized hub that has all verified fundraisers related to the flooding, along with nonprofits providing on-the-ground relief. Hawaii Agricultural Foundation. The Hawaii Agricultural Foundation and Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation have launched a relief effort to support farmers impacted by the Kona low storms. Organizers said the joint effort will provide a direct support line for farmers to recover and rebuild. They estimate that more than $7 million in agricultural losses and over 1,000 acres of farmland were affected across Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island, with additional impacts expected as assessments continue. In addition, residents are encouraged to support local farmers by purchasing local produce. Hawaii community Foundation - Stronger Hawaii Fund. The Stronger Hawaii Fund is a dedicated fund designed to support statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience. Hawaii Foodbank. The Hawaii Foodbank is holding emergency food distributions for flood-impacted residents across Central Oahu and the North Shore. Distributions are intended for individuals and families impacted by recent flooding and evacuation events, and will be distributed while supplies last. Support the Hawaii Foodbank's efforts by: Hawaii Workers Center. The Hawaii Workers Center supports workers, especially recent immigrants, migrants, low-wage workers, survivors of labor trafficking, and others considered part of Hawaii's working poor. To contribute to HWC's Kokua Fund to directly support workers impacted by the Kona low storm flooding, add "Storm Kokua" to the donation memo. Hawaiian Council. In response to the flooding and storm impacts, the Hawaiian Council launched the Kāko[[ʻ]]o O[[ʻ]]ahu, a donation campaign to support individuals and families impacted by the severe weather. The council said that the funds raised will address evolving needs, including housing stability services, direct financial assistance, and other critical support to directly support impacted families and individuals. For every donation, the council will match every donation, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000, doubling the resources available for relief and recovery efforts. All donations are tax-deductible. A portion of the funds will be allocated to the administrative and operational capacity required to deliver services effectively and at scale. Salvation Army. The Salvation Army Hawaii and Pacific Island Division is actively providing meals, essential supplies, spiritual care, and other supports to those impacted. Its Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team mobilized on March 12, serving more than 600 meals to first responders, shelter residents, and community members in need in the first 48 hours. By the fourth day, The Salvation Army units across Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii served more than 1,600 meals to residents affected by floods and power outages. University of Hawaii Foundation. The UH Foundation is working closely with the University of Hawaii to provide financial assistance for members of the UH ohana who have been impacted by the recent severe flooding across the state. These individuals are students, colleagues and community members, and donations will help them find a safe place to stay, secure a hot meal, replace basic day-to-day necessities, as well as laptops, textbooks and other materials they rely on to stay in school. Autoplay 1 of 33 Kona low storm coverage. Saturday, March 21 Friday, March 20
GoFundMe has launched an AI-powered Smart Fundraising Coach, according to CEO Tim Cadogan. The tool aims to improve fundraising effectiveness on the platform. No further details about the AI tool's capabilities, features or rollout timeline were provided in the announcement.
GoFundMe has launched its Smart Fundraising Coach, an AI-powered assistant to help users create campaigns. CEO Tim Cadogan predicts the technology will generate $125 million in incremental funding this year by making it easier for people to ask for help. The platform's data shows the AI integration increases campaign sharing by 10%. GoFundMe surveys indicate 65% to 75% of users feel less alone and stressed whilst using the tool, which helps craft titles, select photos and suggests optimal times to contact their network. The move comes as GoFundMe faces economic challenges, with Cadogan noting last October that the platform is increasingly used as a safety net for basic survival needs like rent and groceries. Critics question whether AI-driven campaigns might erode the authentic human connection that historically drives donations.
Attorney General James demands transparency from GoFundMe on unauthorized fundraising campaigns. By Chris Boyle Published: March 03 2026 AG James and Coalition Raise Serious Concerns Over 1.4 Million Donation Pages Created Without Charities' Consent. New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 other attorneys general and charitable regulators in sending a letter to GoFundMe raising grave concerns about the company's creation of more than 1.4 million donation web pages for charities without their prior knowledge or consent. Attorney General James and the coalition warn that these actions may have violated state charitable solicitation and consumer protection laws, and the coalition has secured a guarantee from GoFundMe that the company will remove all pages created without authorization. The coalition is now demanding immediate confirmation and proof that GoFundMe has removed the unauthorized pages, changed its practices, and taken meaningful steps to protect charities and donors. "When Americans open their wallets to support a charity, they deserve to know exactly where their money is going," said Attorney General James. "By creating fundraising pages in charities' names without their knowledge or consent, GoFundMe misled donors and put public trust in charitable giving at risk. We are demanding clear answers and meaningful reforms to ensure charities control their own fundraising and donors are fully informed." In October 2025, GoFundMe reportedly created donation web pages for approximately 1.4 million charities across the United States without first seeking their permission. Many charities were unaware that the pages existed until after they were published and subsequently raised concerns about misuse of their names and logos, inaccurate descriptions of their work, and confusion among donors. Some organizations reported that they were unable to control how their identities and missions were presented, creating a risk of misrepresentation and donor confusion. In their letter, Attorney General James and the coalition note that some pages promoted incorrect charity information and failed to clearly disclose when donations were routed through a donor-advised fund rather than sent directly to the featured charity. In certain cases, the overall presentation of the pages may have given donors the impression that the fundraising campaigns were operated by or directly affiliated with the named charities when they were not. GoFundMe also reportedly applied a default "tip" of approximately 16.5 percent to contributions, with that money going directly to the company rather than the charity. In addition, the company used search engine optimization (SEO) practices that may have caused its pages to appear above official charity websites, potentially diverting donors away from legitimate fundraising efforts. Attorney General James and the coalition warn that these practices may violate state laws that require written consent before a third party may solicit funds in a charity's name, as well as laws that prohibit deceptive or misleading conduct in charitable fundraising. GoFundMe has acknowledged that creating fundraising webpages for charities without consent was wrong and committed to taking corrective actions, including the removal of all plagiarized pages. With this letter, the coalition is following up on GoFundMe's promises to demand that the company provide proof that all unauthorized donation pages have been removed and confirm that prior written consent is now required before any charity donation page is created. They are also seeking a detailed explanation of the company's takedown procedures and clarification of how it has modified its SEO practices to ensure charities are not disadvantaged. The states have requested a formal response within 14 days, with additional investigative steps to follow if necessary. Joining Attorney General James in this letter are the attorneys general of California, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin and the charitable regulatory agencies of South Carolina and Tennessee.