Safety By Design Policy Expert, Developer Platform - CA (San Francisco)
Hospitable.com, San Francisco
Safety By Design Policy Expert, Developer Platform - CA (San Francisco)
Discord Moderator Jobs
Job Description
Title: Safety By Design Policy Expert, Developer Platform
Location: Remote (US-based only)
Team: Product Policy
Reports To: Senior Manager, Safety By Design Policy
Compensation:
- Plus: Equity + Full benefits
What This Role Is Really About
You're helping Discord build safer developer-facing tools—like their public API and SDKs—by embedding safety and trust directly into the design. This role is about proactive safety and policy development , not just reactive enforcement.
It combines policy expertise , tech understanding , and cross-functional collaboration with product, legal, compliance, and engineering teams.
- Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate safety risks in Discord’s developer tools (API, SDKs, third-party integrations).
- Own and evolve Developer Policies that govern how external devs can use Discord’s platform.
- Evaluate product changes with Safety XFN to ensure policy alignment and enforcement is viable.
- Develop training materials , internal safety strategy guides , and user-facing content (blog posts, Help Center articles).
- Maintain a working knowledge of Discord’s tools, infrastructure, developer ecosystem, and moderation mechanisms.
You’ll Thrive Here If You Have:
- 3+ years working with APIs, SDKs, app stores, or other third-party platforms.
- Background in Trust & Safety , Tech Policy , or advocacy (especially for marginalized communities ).
- Experience engaging cross-functionally with Product, Legal, Engineering , and more.
- Strong writing skills, both internal-facing (guides, playbooks) and user-facing (blog posts, policies).
- A mindset of empathy, collaboration, and curiosity .
- Some programming knowledge (e.g., REST APIs, basic scripting)
- Familiarity with Discord’s platform and community
- Experience in international safety policy or multilingual capabilities
- Work in non-profits or community advocacy groups
- Understanding of safety issues in open platforms and ecosystems
Why This Role Matters
As Discord grows its developer ecosystem , there’s increasing need for preemptive safety design . This role is crucial in balancing innovation with user protection , and you’d be shaping how third-party apps and bots interact with 200+ million monthly users.
Should You Apply?
You should strongly consider applying if:
You’ve worked on API platforms , app ecosystems , or SDK safety
You’re comfortable with ambiguous, evolving tech/policy environments
You have a deep commitment to user protection and ethical design
You enjoy writing, research, and engaging with diverse stakeholders