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  "description": "About @roost.tools\r\n\r\nROOST is a community effort to build scalable and resilient safety infrastructure for the AI era. Many organizations – big and small – still lack access to basic safety resources, hindering innovation and putting users at risk.\r\n\r\nROOST develops, maintains, and distributes open source building blocks to safeguard global users and communities. Backed by dedicated technical teams and leading experts, ROOST meets organizations where they are and provides hands-on support at every stage of their safety journey.\r\n\r\n\r\nYou can learn more about the ROOST launch and our partners’ support at roost.tools.\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Overview\r\n\r\nRobust Open Online Safety Tools (ROOST) is seeking its first Staff Software Engineer to join our team in building the safety infrastructure for the AI powered internet. As a member of our team you will lead designing, implementing, and optimizing large scale open source safety systems. 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If you are passionate about safety, excited about the open source mission, and able to work with a diverse group of developers, this is the role for you.\r\n\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBring the best of safety technology to the users of ROOST tools\r\n\r\nWith the Chief Technology Officer and the Technical Design Committee, develop a prioritized list of safety tools that ROOST will build\r\nLead technical architecture and design choices for the tools are being developed\r\nDrive engineering decisions including system design, performance, maintainability, and implementation trade-offs while building well architected platforms that can be extended. 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In the US, the compensation range is $210,000 - 270,000 USD. This role is eligible for a performance-based bonus.\r\n\r\n\r\nComprehensive Benefits Package:\r\nPremium health, dental, and vision coverage for employee and dependents\r\n401(k) with matching\r\nPTO\r\nRemote-first work environment with flexible hours\r\n\r\n\r\nROOST is a non-profit fiscally sponsored by Global Impact. Individuals based in the US will be employed by Global Impact on behalf of ROOST.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat You'll Experience at ROOST\r\n\r\nAs part of our early-stage team of 3 people and close to 30 community partners, you’ll have a pivotal role shaping how ROOST evolves during its initial growth phase.\r\nA community that genuinely values different perspectives and approaches\r\nThe chance to work across organizational boundaries with partners who share our mission\r\nThe opportunity to build technology that makes a meaningful difference in online safety and helps protect vulnerable communities online\r\nThe chance to define best practices in an emerging field and contribute to safer digital spaces globally\r\nRegular opportunities to engage with industry and civic leaders and working on Trust & Safety challenges\r\nFlexible work arrangements that prioritize results and impact over traditional office structures\r\n\r\n\r\nHow to Join Us\r\n\r\nPlease share your resume and a brief note about why ROOST's mission resonates with you and how your experience could help us advance it. Send these materials to hiring@roost.tools with \"Staff SWE - [Your Name]\" in the subject line.\r\n\r\n\r\nROOST is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of communities we aim to serve. We especially encourage applications from people whose perspectives are traditionally underrepresented in technology.\r\n\r\n#remote #trustandsafety #opensource"
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