Director of Machine Learning for Trust & Safety - Remote

Overview

Discord is about giving people the power to create space to find belonging in their lives. As communities grow on our platform, we're committed to keeping our users safe by leveraging effective machine learning. We’re seeking a Director of Machine Learning for Trust & Safety who will lead our efforts in protecting millions of users through state-of-the-art ML technologies.

In Short

• Drive the technical vision and execution of Discord's Safety ML stack, emphasizing SOTA ML technologies
• Scale and organize teams across key functional areas including Trust & Safety, Fraud Prevention, and Content Moderation
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive safety initiatives and demonstrate ML's impact on user safety
• Lead innovation in creative data sourcing and model development to move key safety metrics
• Guide technical decision-making around ML architecture and infrastructure choices
• Mentor and grow technical leaders within the Safety ML organization

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience leading teams building ML products at scale
• Demonstrated success driving Trust & Safety, Fraud Prevention, or Content Moderation initiatives
• Strong track record of applying ML techniques to consumer-facing problems
• Experience collaborating with Policy, Legal, and Trust & Safety teams
• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical business impact
• Experience scaling and organizing technical teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Support for professional development and growth
• Flexible work arrangements