Safety Engineer (Backnd Leaning)

ElevenLabs is an innovative AI company focused on transforming human interaction with technology through voice and audio models. The engineering team, particularly in AI safety, works on developing and maintaining systems that ensure safe and responsible use of AI products. The company values rapid experimentation, impact-driven work, and a global, remote-first culture, encouraging team members to push boundaries and contribute to cutting-edge AI safety solutions.

The Safety Engineer role involves designing and scaling automated moderation, abuse detection, and safety guardrails for ElevenLabs' AI products. The person will collaborate with ML engineers to deploy models, build backend services, and develop tools for effective moderation and policy enforcement. They will also partner with legal and policy teams to translate requirements into scalable safety systems, ensuring the platform remains secure and compliant.

Candidates should have over five years of experience in backend software engineering, with strong skills in Python, distributed systems, and cloud-based applications. The role requires ownership of entire systems, from design to deployment and monitoring, with a focus on building scalable, reliable safety infrastructure. Experience with AI safety, moderation, or deploying ML models is a plus, along with familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and observability tools. The position is fully remote and offers opportunities for professional growth and impact.