TikTok
Product Manager (AI Safety Frameworks) - TikTok Safety Product (San Jose)
TikTok, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Product Manager (AI Safety Frameworks) - TikTok Safety Product (San Jose)
Job information for TikTok Product Manager role focused on AI safety frameworks within the Safety Product team.
Overview The Safety Product team is at the forefront of building and optimizing content safety systems. We leverage advanced large language models to enhance review efficiency, risk control, and user trust. Working closely with business and technical stakeholders, we deliver scalable solutions that keep pace with rapid global growth.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and execution of AI‑driven safety frameworks that translate policy and risk requirements into scalable product solutions.
Drive complex projects independently, define the roadmap for AI‑based safety products, set measurable success metrics, and ensure continuous iteration and improvement.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (ML engineers, data scientists, policy experts, operations) to develop structured, interpretable, and automated systems that strengthen platform safety and governance.
Apply data analysis, natural language processing, and large‑scale machine learning methodologies to identify risky content (e.g., violence, fraud, abuse) and design product strategies to mitigate harm.
Establish workflows to analyze, prioritize, and validate AI‑based governance solutions across global markets.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
About 3 years of product management experience in consumer‑facing mobile/web companies, ideally in AI/ML or Trust & Safety domains.
Hands‑on experience with AI/ML systems or NLP technologies, and ability to translate model capabilities into product solutions.
Proven track record of delivering impactful products and/or process improvements that enhance safety, governance, or user experience.
Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to evaluate AI/ML model quality, interpret trade‑offs, and guide iteration.
Excellent communication and project management skills, capable of influencing and aligning cross‑functional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in Trust & Safety, safety‑by‑design, or risk/governance products.
Familiarity with online safety regulations, AI policy trends, and emerging governance practices in the tech industry.
Experience managing products with safety‑related metrics (e.g., precision/recall, error trade‑offs, governance impact).
Experience with human‑in‑the‑loop and machine moderation systems for reducing harmful content.
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices worldwide.
Job Information Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $149,040 - $311,600 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package, which may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits typically include medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. Benefits may vary by location.
Equity, additional bonuses, and other benefits are determined by role, location, and company policy. The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.
Equity and Inclusion TikTok is committed to building an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach.
Accommodations TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment for candidates with disabilities or other protected needs. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us through the accommodation process.
Location San Jose, CA
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Overview The Safety Product team is at the forefront of building and optimizing content safety systems. We leverage advanced large language models to enhance review efficiency, risk control, and user trust. Working closely with business and technical stakeholders, we deliver scalable solutions that keep pace with rapid global growth.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and execution of AI‑driven safety frameworks that translate policy and risk requirements into scalable product solutions.
Drive complex projects independently, define the roadmap for AI‑based safety products, set measurable success metrics, and ensure continuous iteration and improvement.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (ML engineers, data scientists, policy experts, operations) to develop structured, interpretable, and automated systems that strengthen platform safety and governance.
Apply data analysis, natural language processing, and large‑scale machine learning methodologies to identify risky content (e.g., violence, fraud, abuse) and design product strategies to mitigate harm.
Establish workflows to analyze, prioritize, and validate AI‑based governance solutions across global markets.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
About 3 years of product management experience in consumer‑facing mobile/web companies, ideally in AI/ML or Trust & Safety domains.
Hands‑on experience with AI/ML systems or NLP technologies, and ability to translate model capabilities into product solutions.
Proven track record of delivering impactful products and/or process improvements that enhance safety, governance, or user experience.
Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to evaluate AI/ML model quality, interpret trade‑offs, and guide iteration.
Excellent communication and project management skills, capable of influencing and aligning cross‑functional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in Trust & Safety, safety‑by‑design, or risk/governance products.
Familiarity with online safety regulations, AI policy trends, and emerging governance practices in the tech industry.
Experience managing products with safety‑related metrics (e.g., precision/recall, error trade‑offs, governance impact).
Experience with human‑in‑the‑loop and machine moderation systems for reducing harmful content.
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices worldwide.
Job Information Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $149,040 - $311,600 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is part of the Total Package, which may include discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units. Benefits typically include medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and paid time off. Benefits may vary by location.
Equity, additional bonuses, and other benefits are determined by role, location, and company policy. The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time.
Equity and Inclusion TikTok is committed to building an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and perspectives. We celebrate diverse voices and strive to reflect the communities we reach.
Accommodations TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in recruitment for candidates with disabilities or other protected needs. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us through the accommodation process.
Location San Jose, CA
#J-18808-Ljbffr