Staff Data Scientist, Trust & Safety

<h1><strong>About the Role:</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="">Character.AI</a> is building the future of open-ended interactions between people and intelligent agents. This requires rethinking design, user interfaces, and interactions from first principles.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">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.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></h1><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Scientist with a strong background in trust & safety in consumer products to help scale <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href=""><u>Character.AI</u></a> into its next era. You will work to support our Safety team across a number of product areas, with a major focus on our two-side ecosystem of Creators and Users that together create the Characters and experiences that power the platform.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h1><strong>Qualifications:</strong></h1><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Have 7+ years of experience at data science leadership at chat, social media, or UGC product companies</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Have 2+ years of experience as a data scientist supporting the trust & safety function</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Have a strong intuition for choosing the right questions to ask and quickly driving to key insights</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Excel at turning findings into actionable next steps and working with engineering to execute</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Enjoy leaning into high velocity experimentation</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Are capable of standing up <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="">Character.AI</a>'s data science efforts, including the tools and systems that you will need to work effectively as we scale</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><h2><strong>You will be a good fit if you have:</strong></h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ecosystems data science or B2C/C2C marketplace experience</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>About Character.AI</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href=""><u>Character.AI</u></a> empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href=""><u>Character.AI</u></a> every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventure<em>s.</em></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br>In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year—a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br>Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!<br></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><em>At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.</em></p>