Senior Manager, Data Science (Anti-Abuse)

LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Science to lead their Anti-abuse initiatives. This role is part of the Trust Data Science team, focusing on creating safe, trusted, professional experiences where individuals and organizations can thrive.

The position specifically focuses on mitigating harm from inauthentic accounts (fake accounts and account take overs) and behavioral abuse (scraping, automation, and fake engagement). This is one of Trust's top priorities, having a foundational impact on LinkedIn's ecosystem through protection of member identity and social graph.

As a leader in this space, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, AI, design, and operations. Your role involves developing and delivering metrics, analyses, solutions, and insights, while providing actionable recommendations to business partners. The position requires a combination of technical acumen, product sense, and business savvy, along with a passion for making an impact through creative storytelling and timely actions.

Leadership is a crucial aspect of this role. You'll be responsible for building a strong technology-driven culture and overseeing highly talented scientists and engineers. Success in this position comes from inspiring and empowering others rather than using a "command and control" approach. You'll need to effectively delegate, mentor for peak performance, define clear roles and accountability, communicate priorities clearly, and maximize cross-organizational alignment.

The role offers competitive compensation ($167,000-$267,000) and comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs, generous time away, annual performance bonus, and stock options. This is an opportunity to join a company committed to creating economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce, where amazing things happen when people work together in an environment of true belonging.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of overall experience, including 3+ years in Anti-abuse, along with management experience or staff-level data science experience. They should possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of solving complex data science problems. The position is based in Mountain View, CA, and offers the chance to make a significant impact on LinkedIn's trust and safety initiatives.