This role pays more than
97%
of similar roles. Most pay
$186,243–$263,806
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$332k
versus about
$225k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Reddit
Reddit is a social news aggregation and discussion platform where users share content, vote on posts, and engage in community conversations across thousands of interest-based forums called subreddits.
Reddit currently has
72 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$217,000–$303,900
across 66 roles with salary data.
The Director of Machine Learning will lead Reddit’s efforts in developing and deploying advanced ML systems to ensure platform safety, fostering healthy online communities. This senior role involves setting the strategic direction for machine learning applications in Trust & Safety, leading a team of scientists and engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate on real-time detection and user protection systems. Key responsibilities include leveraging fine-tuned LLMs and transformer models to detect harmful content and behavior at scale, while championing ethical AI practices. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in ML, a strong background in Trust & Safety, and proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Expertise in NLP, detection systems, and real-time abuse detection is essential, along with deep knowledge of transformer-based models and LLM fine-tuning.
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