Senior Engineering Manager, Content Moderation Experience

$217,000 - $281,000/Yr

Etsy - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Engineering Manager for Content Moderation at Etsy will lead the Trust & Safety Content Engineering team, focusing on the technical design and implementation of systems that ensure a safe and trusted environment for users. This role involves managing multiple complex projects, collaborating with full-stack engineers, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance content moderation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical design and implementation of content moderation systems.
• Lead multiple complex projects within the Trust & Safety Content Engineering team.
• Collaborate with full-stack engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Set direction for policy violation detection systems and deliver new tools to meet evolving needs.
• Coach and mentor engineers to support their career development.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in building reliable products.
• Strong technical background with the ability to guide decision-making.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills for developing engineers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to adapt messages for different audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PHP and MySQL.
• Familiarity with content moderation tools and strategies.
• Background in Trust & Safety or related fields.

Benefits

• Equity package
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families