Video Policy & ML Governance Lead

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Creative work environment

Employee benefits and stock options

Job summary

A leading social media platform is seeking a Model Policy Lead for its Video Policy team in San Jose, CA. The role involves leading a team responsible for model governance across AI moderation systems, translating moderation policies into actionable guidelines, and ensuring policy alignment for large-scale classifiers. Applicants should have a strong background in Trust & Safety, AI systems, and proven leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $147,000 - $270,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in Trust & Safety, ML governance, or related policy roles.
• Proven ability to lead complex programs with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of AI/LLM systems and labeling pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Policy Analysts responsible for model governance.
• Translate human moderation policies into model-readable logic.
• Own model performance tracking and drive quality improvement.

Skills

Trust & Safety experience

Team management

AI/LLM knowledge

Quality metrics and enforcement diagnostics

Judgment and policy development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

A leading social media platform is seeking a Model Policy Lead for its Video Policy team in San Jose, CA. The role involves leading a team responsible for model governance across AI moderation systems, translating moderation policies into actionable guidelines, and ensuring policy alignment for large-scale classifiers. Applicants should have a strong background in Trust & Safety, AI systems, and proven leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $147,000 - $270,000 annually.