Engineering Manager, Machine Learning (Safety)
Quick answer
Discord is hiring a senior Engineering Manager, Machine Learning (Safety) in San Francisco Bay Area, with a base salary range of $272,000 to $306,000 + equity + benefits, to lead the Safety ML team.
- Role
- Engineering Manager, Machine Learning (Safety)
- Organization
- Discord
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $272,000 to $306,000 + equity + benefits
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
Lead the Safety ML team at Discord, building and managing machine learning systems that protect 200M+ users, and drive the technical vision and roadmap for Safety ML.
What you'll do
- Build and lead an exceptional team of highly-engaged ML engineers
- Drive the technical vision and roadmap for Safety ML
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of production safety models
- Manage processes and leverage technical expertise to ensure team delivers extraordinary results
- Partner with Trust & Safety on label quality, golden sets, and automating manual investigations
- Work with other Engineering Managers to continuously improve the Engineering organization
What it takes
- 5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or Applied Scientist
- 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager and successfully managed a team of 5+ engineers
- Hands-on depth in at least one of: abuse/fraud detection, content classification, behavioral modeling, graph-based modeling, or LLM-based classification systems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well cross-functionally
- Thrive in ambiguous environments and get excited about figuring out solutions to complex problems
- Passionate about coaching and leading other engineers, but can roll up your sleeves and get elbow deep in code when needed
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Equity + benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
San Francisco Bay Area, on-site.
What is the compensation?
The base salary range is $272,000 to $306,000 + equity + benefits.
What are the key qualifications required?
5+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, or Applied Scientist, 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager, and hands-on depth in at least one of the specified areas.
How do I apply?
Apply now on the Discord job posting page.
Is the job remote?
No, it is an on-site position in San Francisco Bay Area.
How to apply
Apply directly on Discord's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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