Staff Program Manager, Trust & Safety

Why Mozilla? Mozilla Corporation is the non-profit-backed technology company that has shaped the internet for the better over the last 25 years. We make pioneering brands like Firefox, the privacy-minded web browser. Now, with more than 225 million people around the world using our products each month, we’re shaping the next 25 years of technology and helping to reclaim an internet built for people, not companies. Our work focuses on diverse areas including AI, social media, security and more. And we’re doing this while never losing our focus on our core mission – to make the internet better for people. The Mozilla Corporation is wholly owned by the non-profit 501(c) Mozilla Foundation. This means we aren’t beholden to any shareholders — only to our mission. Along with thousands of volunteer contributors and collaborators all over the world, Mozillians design, build and distribute open-source software that enables people to enjoy the internet on their terms. About this team and role: The Mozilla Trust & Safety team helps Mozilla build and operate products that prioritize people’s safety, privacy, and agency. We partner with product, engineering, legal, and policy teams to understand potential risks across our products and services, and we design policies, processes, and technical capabilities that reduce harm while advancing Mozilla’s mission. As a Staff Program Manager, you’ll design and implement safety and compliance initiatives across a diverse portfolio of products, from trustworthy AI to marketplace integrity. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to collaboratively manage and optimize our Trust & Safety programs, including policy implementation, content moderation, and regulatory compliance. This position requires a unique blend of prior Trust & Safety experience, strong program management skills, and problem-solving abilities. Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and self-starter who thrives in complex, ambiguous environments. You will be responsible for implementing strategic safety programs at scale, partnering with stakeholders from product, legal, policy, and engineering teams to navigate evolving risks and regulations, address emerging threats, and contribute to a culture of safety by design. What you’ll do: Manage key Trust & Safety programs to reduce harmful experiences for our users. Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Engineering, Legal, and others) to proactively identify and mitigate risks to user safety. Apply data-driven frameworks to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement, in alignment with broader company goals and business objectives. Stay informed about industry best practices and emergent risks associated with new technology products and contexts. What you’ll bring: 5+ years of experience in Trust & Safety operations or a related role. Familiarity with content moderation ecosystems, including policy implementation standards and scaled review systems. Experience using metrics, dashboards, or reporting to identify trends and improve outcomes. Ability to analyze and improve end-to-end Trust & Safety systems, including policies, review processes, and tooling. Strong understanding of online safety issues, such as data privacy, misinformation, and fraud. Strong understanding of AI safety issues, such as fairness, accountability, and transparency. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups. Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to operate across a wide range of Trust & Safety projects, quickly adapting to new problem spaces, policy areas, and operational needs. What you’ll get: Generous performance-based bonus plans to all eligible employees - we share in our success as one team Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute) Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday One-time home office stipend Annual professional development budget Quarterly well-being stipend Considerable paid parental leave Employee referral bonus program Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc. - varies by country) About Mozilla Mozilla exists to build the Internet as a public resource accessible to all because we believe that open and free is better than closed and controlled. When you work at Mozilla, you give yourself a chance to make a difference in the lives of Web users everywhere. And you give us a chance to make a difference in your life every single day. Join us to work on the Web as the platform and help create more opportunity and innovation for everyone online. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging Mozilla understands that valuing diverse creative practices and forms of knowledge are crucial to and enrich the company’s core mission. We encourage applications from everyone, including members of all equity-seeking communities, such as (but certainly not limited to) women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, as appropriate. Please contact us at hiringaccommodation@mozilla.com to request accommodation. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including hairstyle and texture), religion (including religious grooming and dress practices), gender, gender identity, gender expression, color, national origin, pregnancy, ancestry, domestic partner status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic predisposition, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable laws. Mozilla will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or any other unlawful behavior, conduct, or purpose. Group: C #LI-REMOTE Req ID: R3161 Hiring Ranges: US Tier 1 Locations $150,700—$200,000 USD US Tier 2 Locations $138,000—$184,000 USD US Tier 3 Locations $127,000—$170,000 USD