Staff Data Scientist, Trust & Safety

Character.AI • Menlo Park, CA

81d

About The Position

Character.AI is building the future of open-ended interactions between people and intelligent agents. This requires rethinking design, user interfaces, and interactions from first principles. We are seeking a talented and creative Data Scientist to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our AI entertainment products. As a Data Scientist, you will collaborate closely with Product cross-functional teams to design innovative, user-centered solutions that delight and inspire our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of safety metrics and online harms derived from user-centric data, a strong portfolio showcasing their craft, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data science leadership at chat, social media, or UGC product companies.
• 2+ years of experience as a data scientist supporting the trust & safety function.
• Strong intuition for choosing the right questions to ask and quickly driving to key insights.
• Ability to turn findings into actionable next steps.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ecosystems data science or B2C/C2C marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Support the Safety team across various product areas with a focus on the two-side ecosystem of Creators and Users.
• Drive data science efforts, including the tools and systems needed for effective scaling.
• Collaborate with engineering to execute actionable insights derived from data findings.
• Engage in high velocity experimentation to enhance product safety and user experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees