Senior Threat Analyst, Scaled Enforcement

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • $123,200 PA - $172,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Threat Analyst, Scaled Enforcement role focuses on detecting, analyzing, and mitigating sophisticated spam operations on the Reddit platform. The analyst will investigate emerging spam tactics such as account takeovers, SEO spam, bot networks, and monetization schemes. The insights gained will be used to inform enforcement strategies and build scalable defenses to protect users and platform integrity. The role requires working with data science and engineering teams to develop detection models, developing frameworks for rapid response, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for proactive threat mitigation.

Must have:

5+ years of experience in spam-ops or abuse detection/mitigation.
Strong understanding of spam tactics (bot-driven engagement, SEO abuse, account compromise).
Experience analyzing large datasets to uncover abuse patterns and trends.
Hands-on experience with detection systems (heuristics, rules-based, ML-based).
Demonstrated proficiency in SQL.

Perks:

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
401k Match
Family Planning Support
Gender-Affirming Care
Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
Flexible Vacation & Reddit Global Days off
Generous paid Parental Leave
Paid Volunteer time off

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Job Details

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 101M+ daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit redditinc.com.

Location: US remote-friendly or any office location - SF, LA, CHI, NY

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Threat Analyst, Scaled Enforcement to join our team. This role will focus on detecting, analyzing, and mitigating sophisticated spam operations on our platform. You will investigate emerging spam tactics, including account takeovers, SEO spam, bot networks, and monetization schemes. Your insights will directly inform enforcement strategies and help us build scalable defenses to protect our users and platform integrity.

Responsibilities:

Investigate and provide enforcement response for spam-related threats, including coordinated manipulation and bot-driven activity.
Analyze patterns and trends in spam operations, including SEO manipulation, account takeovers, and fraudulent engagement.
Work closely with data science and engineering teams to develop detection models to enhance automated enforcement.
Develop frameworks and playbooks for rapid response to emerging spam threats.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, content moderation, and policy, to drive proactive threat mitigation efforts.

Required Qualifications:

5 or more years experience in spam-ops or relevant scaled abuse detection/mitigation areas of focus.
Strong understanding of spam tactics, including bot-driven engagement, SEO abuse, and account compromise.
Experience analyzing large datasets to uncover abuse patterns and trends.
Hands-on experience working with detection systems, including heuristics, rules-based, and ML-based approaches.
Demonstrated proficiency in SQL.

Benefits: