Senior Engineering Director - Safety Technology

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Senior Director of Safety Technology.

In this role, you will lead and manage Reddit’s Safety Technology teams, which include engineers, machine learning experts, data scientists, and threat analysts. You will be responsible for building and scaling systems that ensure the safety and security of our platform and users, tackling challenges like abuse detection, content moderation, and proactive threat mitigation. This role requires an experienced leader with a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive cross-functional collaboration.

As the Senior Director of Safety Technology, you will define and execute the vision for Reddit’s safety infrastructure, leveraging AI, ML, and data-driven engineering to protect millions of users while empowering them to engage in meaningful and authentic interactions. Your leadership will shape the future of how Reddit safeguards its communities and builds trust on the platform.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership and Development:

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, machine learning experts, data scientists, and threat analysts to tackle abuse and content manipulation at scale

  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that encourages innovation and accountability

  • Develop team members through mentorship, career development, and strategic leadership opportunities.

• Strategic Planning and Execution:

  • Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Safety Technology, ensuring alignment with Reddit’s values and our unique approach to content moderation

  • Lead the integration of Safety ML, Threat Detection, and Safety Engineering functions to deliver scalable, impactful solutions.

  • Stay ahead of emerging safety challenges, including generative AI safety, misinformation, and abuse prevention.

• Technology and System Development:

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of tools and systems for abuse detection, content moderation, and threat mitigation.

  • Develop and scale AI and machine learning models to proactively address safety risks across the platform.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate safety technology into Reddit’s products and operations seamlessly.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with Safety Product, Trust & Safety, Legal, and other teams to align priorities and address regulatory compliance.

  • Advocate for safety initiatives at the executive level and ensure proper resource allocation for critical projects.

• Measurement and Reporting:

  • Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of safety initiatives and communicate progress to key stakeholders.

  • Drive a data-driven approach to decision-making and iterate on solutions based on impact and user feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience leading technical teams and projects in the safety space

• Experience managing an organization of 30+ software engineers

• Excellent people management skills with demonstrated experience developing senior manager and director level talent at various phases of their careers

• Technical experience with content moderation and anti-spam within a consumer platform at scale

• A high degree of personal integrity and a desire to put the needs of customers, users and communities first

• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks such as Python and Go

• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and practices, including version control, testing, and deployment.

• Demonstrated ability to drive and execute complex technical projects from inception to deployment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address technical challenges effectively.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

• 401k Matching

• Workspace benefits for your home office

• Personal & Professional development funds

• Family Planning Support

• Flexible Vacation (please use them!) & Reddit Global Wellness Days

• 4+ months paid Parental Leave

• Paid Volunteer time off

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