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Trust & Safety Specialist

Join Instawork as a Trust & Safety Specialist to lead investigations and enhance safety using AI-driven tools.

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Compensation
$90k–$100k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 7 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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AI in the day-to-day

You will use vibe coding (Natural Language to SQL) and AI-driven automation to gather facts and streamline your workflow.

Requirements

Experience
3+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Flexible PTO Commuter Stipend Equity/Stock Options Employee Health Savings Accounts Contribution Flexible Spending Plans Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

The Trust & Safety Specialist at Instawork focuses on conducting thorough investigations into safety incidents, ensuring that resolutions are based on evidence and aligned with company policies. This role requires proficiency in modern operational tools, including AI-driven analytics and natural language processing, to streamline workflows and identify safety trends. Ideal candidates have over three years of experience in Trust & Safety or related fields, with a strong ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Instawork emphasizes a collaborative environment, valuing diverse perspectives and a commitment to continuous learning.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 5, 2026. Last confirmed on Instawork's careers page November 8, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,600).
  • Starts above 9% of 68 comparable mid other roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $165,000 across 30 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
  • AI/ML appears in 3.6% of 3419 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Trust & Safety Specialist role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, California, United States.
What's the salary range?
Instawork lists $90,000–$100,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Trust & Safety Specialist role.
Where is the role based?
Instawork is hiring for this position in San Francisco, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI-driven automation, AI/ML, Natural Language to SQL.
What seniority level is this role?
Instawork targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Trust & Safety Specialist role at Instawork.

From the original posting

Instawork is on a mission to create meaningful economic opportunities for skilled hourly professionals in communities around the globe. Our AI-powered labor marketplace helps local businesses scale, and enables global technology companies to push the frontiers of robotics and AI. Backed by world-class investors like Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others, we’re looking for exceptional talent to reimagine the way the world works.

At Instawork, the safety of our marketplace is our highest priority. We are looking for a Trust & Safety Specialist who is, first and foremost, a meticulous and objective investigator. You will be responsible for protecting our community by resolving complex safety incidents with a firm commitment to evidence and policy.

To excel at the scale we operate, you must be highly proficient in modern operational leverage. This means using vibe coding (Natural Language to SQL) and AI-driven automation to gather facts, synthesize data, and streamline your workflow. We aren't looking for someone to just follow a manual—we want an investigator who uses the latest technology to find the truth faster and more accurately.

Who You Are:

  • The Master Investigator: You have a "detective" mindset. You know how to weigh conflicting evidence, identify biases, and reach a fair conclusion under pressure.
  • AI-Native & Tech-Fluent: You are proficient in using AI to enhance your productivity. You understand how to use natural language to interface with data (vibe analytics) and automate repetitive administrative tasks.
  • High Agency: You take extreme ownership of your cases. You don't just "process" a ticket; you solve the underlying problem.
  • Experience: 3+ years in Trust & Safety, Operations, or Compliance. Experience communicating with external stakeholders (clients, legal, or law enforcement) is a must.
  • Data-Inquisitive: You are comfortable navigating internal systems and using data to build a narrative of facts.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead Complex Investigations: Your primary focus is the end-to-end resolution of safety incidents. You will conduct objective, unbiased, and thorough evidence-based investigations to protect all stakeholders on the platform.
  • Evidence-Based Resolution: Manage escalated support tickets with a cool head. You will communicate clearly and consistently with professionals and partners, ensuring that resolutions are grounded in facts and aligned with our terms.
  • Vibe Analytics (NL-to-SQL): Proactively interrogate our databases using natural language to generate SQL queries. You will pull your own data to identify fraud patterns and safety trends without needing a technical intermediary.
  • Policy Stewardship: Act as a subject matter expert on Instawork’s Community Guidelines. You will apply these policies with precision and help evolve them as the marketplace grows.
  • Automated Workflow Design: Identify manual bottlenecks in the investigation process and use AI or low-code automation to build scalable enforcement solutions.

For CA-based applicants:

  • The base salary for this position is $90,000 - $100,000
  • This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options
  • This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
    • A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
    • Flexible paid time off and paid company holidays
    • Phone stipend
    • Commuter stipend
    • Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
    • Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
    • Flexible spending plans
    • 401K plan
    • Employee discount program

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Our Values

  • Empathy, Trust & Candor
    We put ourselves in the shoes of our colleagues and customers and don’t shy away from uncomfortable conversations, instead building trust through honest and direct feedback.

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