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Trust and Safety Systems Engineer

  • Hybrid
    • Santa Monica, California, United States
  • $120,000 - $150,000 per year
  • Trust and Safety

Job description

Position
Trust and Safety Engineer

Apply to this position if you …

  • Are passionate about building safe and engaging online communities.

  • Enjoy designing and developing systems that protect users and foster trust.

  • Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work makes a direct impact.

Who We Are:
At Favorited, we are redefining mobile live-streaming as a fully interactive, gamified experience. We’re dedicated to fostering deeper connections between creators and their communities through play, and ensuring that creators are compensated well in the process.

Our App:

  • iOS

  • Android

Who You Are:

  • Experienced in React and TypeScript with a strong understanding of modern frontend frameworks.

  • Skilled in live streaming systems and safety tooling development.

  • Knowledgeable about machine learning systems, safety-by-design, and privacy-by-design practices.

  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL and BigQuery for data storage, analysis, and reporting.

  • Proficient in Python-based data science tools for trust and safety analysis, automation, and content detection.

  • Experienced in developing and implementing threat models to identify and mitigate risks in live-streaming environments.

  • Familiar with global safety regulations and compliance requirements for online platforms.

  • Background in Trust & Safety, Security, or Privacy, with a deep understanding of risk mitigation strategies.

What You Will Do:

  • Design and develop trust and safety features for our live-streaming platform, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience for all users.

  • Build safety tooling, including moderation tools, user-reporting systems, and automated enforcement systems, leveraging React and TypeScript.

  • Develop machine learning and automation-based safety systems to detect, prevent, and address harmful content or behavior on the platform.

  • Utilize PostgreSQL and BigQuery to analyze user behavior, detect trends, and improve moderation efficiency.

  • Leverage Python-based data science tools to develop risk detection models and improve platform-wide safety monitoring.

  • Design and implement threat models to proactively identify security and safety risks.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable and efficient solutions for real-time content moderation and enforcement.

  • Stay updated on safety and compliance regulations, ensuring the platform meets legal and ethical standards globally.

What We Are Looking For:

  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on trust and safety, security, or privacy.

  • Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and familiarity with backend systems and APIs.

  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL and BigQuery for data processing and reporting.

  • Proficiency in Python-based data science tools such as Pandas, NumPy, or Scikit-learn.

  • Experience in developing or integrating machine learning tools for content safety and moderation.

  • Expertise in designing and implementing threat models to proactively mitigate risks.

  • Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other safety and privacy regulations.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on creating user-first safety solutions.

  • A passion for fostering a positive and secure user environment.

Where You’ll Work

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Santa Monica, CA, with three days a week in-office and the remaining days remote.


Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.

  • 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future.

  • Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.

  • Paid company holidays for time to recharge.

  • Competitive salary that values your expertise and contributions.

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