Manager, Safety Operations

QUALIFICATIONS: Proven leadership and people management experience in AI-driven operations, with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Expertise in improving Large Language Models (LLMs) to maximize efficiencies in enforcement and support and ability to propose and implement solutions to increase security and safety of our platform. Proven experience in online safety and reducing harm to protect our users and preserve Free Speech in the global public square. Ability to interpret, apply, and train teams on xAI safety policies effectively. Proficiency in analyzing complex scenarios and operational metrics, with strong skills in ethical reasoning, risk assessment, and team performance optimization. Strong ability to utilize resources, guidelines, and frameworks for accurate safety-focused actions, escalations, and talent development. Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and ethical decision-making skills. Quality assurance: Ability to hold

the team to our high standard for quality work; managing performance as needed. Commitment to continuous improvement of processes, people, and operations to prioritize safety and risk mitigation. Expertise in data analysis to identify emerging abuse vectors, uncover opportunities for operational efficiencies, and design automations that strengthen enforcement effectiveness and platform safety. PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Experience managing teams in Trust and Safety for a social media company, leveraging AI or other automation tools. Expertise in leading red-teaming and adversarial testing of Large Language Models to proactively identify novel abuse vectors, jailbreaks, and safety failure modes, with a proven ability to translate findings into concrete improvements for enforcement systems, team processes, and platform robustness. Please note: this role will be on-site at our Bastrop, TX office, requiring coverage from either Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday shifts . This role may involve exposure to sensitive or graphic content, including vulgar language, violent threats, pornography, and other graphic images. xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice . Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at xAI? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Apply for this job * indicates a required field Autofill with MyGreenhouse First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Country * Phone * Resume/CV * Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Cover Letter Attach Attach Dropbox Google Drive Enter manually Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Full Legal Name * X Profile Your Location (City, State) * Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa) to legally work for in the US? * Select... What exceptional work have you done? * In 100 words or less, tell us about a piece of work you are most proud of. Have you worked with us before? * Select... Can you confirm that you can be on-site, 5 days/week at our Bastrop, TX office? This is a requirement for this role. * Submit application Powered by Greenhouse

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