Senior Engineering Director, Safety Technology

Summary

Join Reddit as the Senior Director of Safety Technology and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, machine learning experts, data scientists, and threat analysts. You will define and execute the vision for Reddit's safety infrastructure, leveraging AI, ML, and data-driven engineering. Responsibilities include team leadership and development, strategic planning and execution, technology and system development, cross-functional collaboration, and measurement and reporting. This role requires 8+ years of experience leading technical teams in the safety space, managing a large team of software engineers, and proficiency in programming languages like Python and Go. Reddit offers a flexible work environment, with options for both in-office and remote work. Competitive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401k matching, personal and professional development funds, and generous paid parental leave.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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