Trust & Safety Engineer

About Favorited

At favorited, we believe that digital communities should be more than just spaces to watch content. Our platform is a place to connect, engage, and play, and empowers creators by enhancing audience participation and fostering deeper connections.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But, if you’re a self-starter eager to shape the future of social interaction with a team that holds itself to the highest standards, this is the place for you. We value open, yet respectful communication and real-time feedback to help each other grow quickly. If you’re passionate about gaming and have a knack for gamifying everyday life, you’ll thrive in our fast-moving, collaborative environment.

About The Role

We are looking for a Trust & Safety Engineer who is passionate about building safe, high-quality online experiences for both creators and fans. In this role, you’ll use your full-stack engineering expertise to design and implement systems that protect users, prevent abuse, and foster trust across the platform.

You will work closely with product, design, and infrastructure teams to understand complex user journeys and build thoughtful, scalable solutions that balance safety, freedom of expression, and platform integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain trust and safety features across the favorited platform.
• Build full-stack solutions using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deeply understand user journeys and identify risks.
• Implement proactive systems for detecting and mitigating abuse, fraud, and harmful content.
• Monitor and improve platform safety through rigorous testing, data-driven insights, and user feedback.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to balance user experience with trust and safety needs.
• Stay ahead of industry best practices and emerging threats to continually strengthen our trust and safety systems.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional full-stack engineering experience.
• Proficiency with React, Next.js, TypeScript, and GCP.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think through complex user journeys.
• Experience building systems that prioritize safety, integrity, or compliance at scale.
• Passion for creating safe, high-quality online experiences for users.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work across engineering, product, and design teams.
• Bonus: Experience in trust & safety, security engineering, content moderation, or abuse prevention.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

Compensation: $120k - $200k base salary + options.

Benefits Include:

• Unlimited PTO & paid company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching to invest in your future.
• Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
• Stipends for learning, fitness, and books.
• Competitive salary that values your expertise and contributions.
  
  

Where You’ll Work: This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica.

Compensation Range: $150K - $200K