About Discord
The ultimate platform for community communication
Key Highlights
- Over 200 million active users across 19 million communities
- Founded in 2015, headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- $979.3 million raised in funding, currently in Series H
- Transitioned from gaming to a broader social networking platform
Discord, headquartered in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, is a leading voice, video, and text communication platform with over 200 million active users across 19 million communities. Founded in 2015, Discord has successfully transitioned from a gaming-focused chat app to a versatile social networking s...
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Director Of Safety Policy • Lead
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Discord is hiring a Director of Safety Policy to lead policy development for its consumer products. You'll work at the intersection of user safety and product innovation, utilizing cutting-edge ML/AI approaches. This role requires deep policy expertise and experience in developing community guidelines.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in policy development, particularly in the tech or gaming industry, and a strong understanding of user safety principles. Your background includes working with cross-functional teams to create effective policies that balance user protection with product innovation. You are adept at leveraging machine learning and AI technologies to enhance policy frameworks, ensuring they are both effective and scalable. You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to articulate complex policy issues to diverse stakeholders, including engineering, legal, and product teams. You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about creating safe and enjoyable user experiences in gaming. You are committed to continuous learning and adapting policies based on user feedback and emerging trends in technology.
Desirable
Experience with large-scale community management or safety operations is a plus. Familiarity with gaming culture and user behavior will help you understand the unique challenges faced by Discord's user base. A background in data analysis or research methodologies will enhance your ability to develop data-driven policies that resonate with users.
What you'll do
As the Director of Safety Policy, you will lead a team responsible for developing and implementing community guidelines that protect users while fostering a vibrant gaming community. You will collaborate closely with Trust & Safety Operations to ensure that policies are practical and enforceable. Your role will involve using machine learning and AI to analyze user interactions and refine policies based on real-world data. You will also engage with product teams to integrate safety considerations into the development of new features and experiences. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping the future of user safety at Discord, ensuring that policies are not only principled but also pragmatic and aligned with the company's mission. You will represent the Safety Policy team in cross-functional meetings, advocating for user safety and providing insights that drive product innovation. Additionally, you will mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the Safety Policy team.
What we offer
Discord offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on user safety in the gaming community. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals across various disciplines. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. Join us in shaping the future of gaming and creating a safe space for millions of users to connect and play together.
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