Lead, Proactive Trust & Safety Operations

What you’ll do: Provide operational support for Snap’s proactive harm and abuse detection framework and to flex in to support the larger T&S team as needed. Keep a cool head under pressure, and is excited about cross‑functional work with our Public Policy, Product and Engineering teams. Build and improve processes, and take a hands‑on, innovative approach to helping keep Snapchatters safe. Become a subject matter expert in Snap’s proactive detection tools and services, and own projects from start to finish. Develop and maintain proactive detection rules Identify trends and patterns by reviewing reported content and conducting outside research Anticipate project risks, negotiate with decision makers, and balance business needs versus technical constraints Develop and conduct training for other T&S team members Enhance the team’s work through recommendations for optimizing tooling as well as process development and improvement Ensure that new product and workflow launches are properly planned for and supported Work with internal stakeholders to make sure Proactive Trust & Safety priorities are communicated clearly and backed up by strong data Serve as a consultative partner to our vendor team and provide subject matter expertise for processing all types of requests related to proactive detection with a high degree of quality and efficiency Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Comfort working within a content moderation environment, including frequent exposure to sensitive content Ability to problem solve, both independently and with peers, and to structure ambiguous business challenges into actionable plans Strong analytical skills, including working with large data sets to solve business problems, and providing practical business insights via data visualization software (Advanced EXCEL, Looker, Grafana, etc.) Understanding of computer LOGIC and Syntax Familiarity with machine learning and/or computer vision Background working effectively with cross‑functional teams and management Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively and appropriately within all levels of the organization Ability to prioritize, focus and thrive in a dynamic work environment, and to adapt to evolving business needs Ability to comfortably navigate ambiguity and gray areas, and confidently make decisions despite imperfect or incomplete information Experience working with product and engineering teams to develop tools and solutions that improve trust across a platform or product Ability to work flexible hours, including rotational weekends on‑call Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of practical experience in lieu of a degree 5+ years of experience working with technical XFN groups and technology, such as machine learning or related fields, to investigate and resolve on‑platform safety issues 1+ years of experience in a leadership capacity Ability to work a rotating weekends on‑call as needed Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of formal people management experience If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information ( “Default Together” Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. 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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable). Our Benefits ( Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success! Compensation In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) The base salary range for this position is $130,000-$196,000 annually. Zone B The base salary range for this position is $124,000-$186,000 annually. Zone C The base salary range for this position is $111,000-$167,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. A Decade of Snap ( : Learn about our origin story, values, mission, culture of innovation, and more. CitizenSnap ( : In our third annual CitizenSnap Report, we demonstrate progress towards our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, and we lay out our plans looking forward. The DEI Innovation Summit ( : Watch highlights from the 2nd annual DEI Innovation Summit, which brings together thought leaders and DEI experts for a day of courageous conversations to enable bold action. 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