Compliance Officer

Platform Science

Platform Science

Software Engineering, Legal

Leuven, Belgium

Posted on Apr 20, 2026

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves. Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.

Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation. We approach challenges with resiliency and creativity, while encouraging transparency because, no matter our backgrounds, we are one team.

About the Role

As the Compliance Officer EU, you will be the guardian of our regulatory integrity in Europe. You will ensure the business stays fully compliant with GDPR and manage all policies and procedures associated with emerging EU security and data protection mandates (NIS-2, CRA, AI Act).

You will be a key bridge between our technical teams (VP R&D, IT Ops) and global compliance, delivering our annual monitoring programme and maintaining our ISO 27001 standards. This is a role for a methodical, logical thinker who can balance commercial needs with strict regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Data Protection & SME: Assist the DPO on GDPR matters and act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for compliance, providing strategic guidance to Senior Management.

  • Regulatory Oversight: Verify that all business areas operate within GDPR, NIS-2, AI Act, and CRA requirements. Stay ahead of evolving EU legal trends.

  • Risk & Auditing: Conduct comprehensive Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and lead ISO 27001 internal audits together with the IT and R&D teams.

  • Business Support: Act as the point of contact for compliance queries from Sales (customer questions), Purchasing (vendor audits), and Legal.

  • Policy & Reporting: Draft and update internal policies and prepare compliance reports for the Executive Committee and Board.

  • Awareness: Deliver ongoing training to staff to increase awareness of data protection and security standards.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, Business, or a related field.

  • Experience: 3-5 years in a compliance or data protection role, preferably within a Software Development/SaaS environment.

  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of GDPR and ISO 27001. Familiarity with NIS-2, AI Act, and CRA is highly preferred.

  • Technical Skills: Experience with certification processes and managing data-focused projects.

  • Languages: Professional fluency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of Dutch or French is a significant advantage.

  • Soft Skills: Methodical, detail-oriented, and able to work independently within an international team setting (US, India, Europe).

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive package to regular, full-time employees in Belgium:

  • Mobility: Company car + fuel/charge card.

  • Time Off: 20 statutory days + 12 ADV days (32 days total) + 1 Global Day of Service.

  • Allowances: Monthly meal vouchers (€7.50/day), Home Working Allowance, Internet Allowance, and Ecocheques (€250).

  • Insurance: Comprehensive Medical (DKV) and Pension & Life Insurance (Baloise).

  • Bonus: Participation in the Corporate Bonus scheme.