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Reddit, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Senior Data Science Manager, Safety & Mods

Reddit is a community of communities and is seeking an experienced Data Science Manager to lead a team focused on safety and moderation. This role involves mentoring data scientists, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and driving impactful data-driven strategies to enhance the platform's safety.

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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 your deep domain expertise - including understanding of user needs and business goals and the evolving ML and LLM landscape
Drive the adoption of strategic and tactical recommendations that are based on (1) deep and hands-on experience with Reddit products, and (2) data skills and understanding, to maximize our value to Reddit consumers
Serve as a thought-partner for product managers, engineering managers and leadership across our Safety & Moderation orgs, communicating and shaping the roadmap and strategy for Reddit by identifying actionable and impactful insights through deep-dive analyses and analytics insights
Be proactively involved in all phases of enforcement strategy and product development, including but not limited to, ideation, exploratory analysis, opportunity sizing, metrics design, offline modeling, experimentation and decision-making, post-launch monitoring/measurements etc
You will have a keen interest in the collection and quality of underlying data (experiment design and analysis, data deep dive), along with working on ETLs, reporting dashboards and data aggregations needed for business tracking and/or ML model development

Qualification

Data Science ManagementCausal InferenceA/B TestingSQLPython/RML/LLM DevelopmentProduct Strategy DevelopmentAnalytics Self-ServeSkilled CommunicatorCollaborative Approach

Required

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

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k with Employer Match
Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave

Company

Reddit, Inc.

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Reddit is the heart of the internet, where millions of people get together to talk about any topic imaginable.

H1B Sponsorship

Reddit, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (72)
2024 (64)
2023 (76)
2022 (70)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.33B
Key Investors
FidelityVy CapitalTencent
2024-03-21IPO
2021-08-12Series F· $410M
2021-02-08Series E· $367.95M

Leadership Team

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Steve Huffman
CEO
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Chris Slowe
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