Director of Safety ML (AI/ML)

TL;DR

Director of Safety ML (AI/ML): Lead the strategy, development, and deployment of machine learning models to detect and prevent harmful content and behavior at scale with an accent on fine-tuned LLMs, transformer models, and real-time detection systems. Focus on building scalable Safety ML infrastructure, driving cross-functional partnerships, and ensuring ethical AI practices aligned with platform policies.

Location: Remote within the United States. Open to visiting offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, or Chicago.

Salary: $276,700 - $387,400 USD

Company

hirify.global is a community of communities with 100,000+ active communities and 126 million daily active unique visitors.

What you will do

• Set the vision and strategy for ML in Trust & Safety to protect against evolving abuse patterns.
• Lead and grow a Safety ML team focused on applied research, model development, productionization, and improvement.
• Develop and deploy advanced Safety ML systems including fine-tuned LLMs and transformers for superior detection.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Safety operations, and AI/ML Platform to identify risks and opportunities.
• Drive experimentation, model lifecycle management, and performance tracking via metrics and iteration.
• Champion responsible AI and represent Safety ML leadership internally and externally.

Requirements

• 10+ years in Machine Learning, AI, or applied research with background in Trust & Safety or content integrity
• 5+ years leading ML teams of 25+ (including managers) in high-growth environments
• Proven track record shipping production ML systems at scale, including transformers and LLM fine-tuning
• Depth in NLP, content understanding, detection systems, and supervision techniques
• Strong cross-functional leadership and thought leadership in responsible AI or safety ML
• Entrepreneurial experience founding or scaling ML organizations

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time abuse detection and automated moderation in user-generated content platforms
• Prior work in consumer-facing tech, social platforms, or community-driven products

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, income replacement, 401k with employer match
• Global benefits including workspace, professional development, caregiving, family planning, gender-affirming care
• Mental health & coaching benefits, flexible vacation, paid volunteer time off, generous parental leave