[Remote] Senior Data Science Manager, Safety & Mods at Reddit

United States

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Requirements

  • Track record of driving trust & safety product strategy and roadmaps through analytics, particularly for consumer technology products and marketplaces
  • Proven success building, leading, and developing high-performing product analytics and modeling teams (ideally 5+ years of leadership, managing a team of 5+ data scientists)
  • Demonstrated expertise in leading teams focused on causal inference, A/B testing experimentation, metric definition and governance, and product strategy development
  • Experience Overseeing ML/LLM development or evaluation processes
  • Track record of leading initiatives that enable analytics self-serve capabilities for cross-functional teams
  • Skilled communicator, effectively engaging both highly technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to translate nuanced complex concepts and systems into simple, easily understandable terms
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python/R for hands-on data analysis, including working side-by-side with data teams
  • Adopts a collaborative approach, using evidence-based insights to form and advocate for product opinions

Responsibilities

  • Directly lead a team of data scientists supporting two critical organizations within the company, Safety & Moderation
  • Mentor the existing team while continuing to add great new talent to the organization
  • Serve as a thought leader, drawing on deep domain expertise and understanding of user needs and business goals
  • Drive the adoption of strategic and tactical recommendations based on deep and hands-on experience with Reddit products and data skills
  • Serve as a thought-partner for product managers, engineering managers, and leadership across Safety & Moderation orgs
  • Be proactively involved in all phases of enforcement strategy and product development
  • Be involved in the collection and quality of underlying data, including experiment design and analysis, data deep dive, ETLs, reporting dashboards, and data aggregations

Skills

Reddit

Online platform for community discussions and content

About Reddit

Reddit is an online platform that allows users to post, vote, and comment on content within various communities based on shared interests. Users can engage in discussions on a wide range of topics, from news and sports to entertainment and hobbies. The platform features a unique voting system where content can receive upvotes or downvotes, helping the most popular posts gain visibility. Reddit generates revenue primarily through advertising, premium memberships, and the sale of virtual goods like Reddit Coins. Unlike many other social media platforms, Reddit emphasizes community-driven content and discussions, creating a space for authentic interactions among users. The goal of Reddit is to foster engagement and connection among its diverse user base.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$1,177.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible unlimited vacation days & monthly global wellness days
Family planning funds & 4+ months paid parental leave
Personal & professional development funds
Paid volunteer time off
Workspace & home office benefits

Risks

Reliance on advertising revenue faces competition from platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
AI tools like 'Reddit Answers' may raise privacy and data usage concerns.
NFT market expansion exposes Reddit to volatility and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Reddit's unique voting system promotes engaging and authentic content discovery.
The platform's diverse communities cater to a wide range of interests and discussions.
Reddit's AI-powered tools enhance user experience and content moderation.

Upsides

Reddit's confidential IPO plans signal potential growth and market expansion.
AI-driven content moderation can improve user safety and platform reliability.
Expansion into blockchain and NFTs opens new revenue streams and user engagement.

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