Platform Safety Policy Principal Lead

Summary

Join Reddit's Trust & Safety Policy team as a Platform Safety Policy Senior Lead! This role focuses on developing and refining policies for Reddit's data licensing business, developer platform, and AI-related initiatives. You will create and implement policy enforcement workflows, build detailed policy documentation, and advise product teams. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of experience in online safety, expertise in API/data products, and experience with AI/ML policy development. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. Reddit offers competitive compensation, including equity, and a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based employees.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the online safety or site integrity space
• Subject matter expertise in navigating complex policy and technical requirements pertaining to API/data products and developer tools
• Direct experience developing policies and recommendations for products leveraging AI/ML technologies
• Experience with building policy enforcement workflows from scratch and creating reliable documentation
• Ability to assess risk strategically and develop clear recommendations that support stakeholders’ goals
• Proactive communicator who can collaborate and bring alignment across multiple functions – and maintain a sense of humor
• Self-starter who can work independently on both on strategic goals and the day-to-day execution of smaller tasks

Responsibilities

• Refine public content and data use policies relating to Reddit's data licensing business and developer services
• Review inbound requests to use Reddit content and data to unlock partnership opportunities (enterprise licensee applications, end user applications, Reddit for Researchers, etc.)
• Develop policy and enforcement workflows that enable scaling of the data licensing business in a safe and responsible manner
• Build out detailed policies, internal review guidelines, and escalation processes for developer services and app review
• Create digestible policy documentation for external consumption by data partners and developers
• Advise product teams on potential abuses and misuses related to AI/ML product initiatives and provide policy guidance
• Devise sustainable prioritization strategies to balance policy development timelines against business needs
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Legal, Product, Engineering, and other internal teams, and gain deep knowledge of Reddit's business and products
• Partner with colleagues across Trust & Safety Policy on team-wide initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

International perspective to risk assessment and policy development

Benefits

• Equity in the form of restricted stock units
• Commission
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous time off for vacation
• Parental leave