--- title: 'VP of Trust & Safety at VRChat' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/vp-of-trust-safety-vrchat-remote-4jf1qgdpcfmb' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # VP of Trust & Safety at VRChat - **Company:** VRChat - **Location:** Remote - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/vrchat/8c124b62-0768-4863-9cf1-8af49522bcde ## Job description Join the VRChat Team! VRChat offers a first-of-its-kind, game-changing platform that provides an endless collection of social VR experiences and gives the power of creation to its robust community. With over 250,000 worlds and growing, VRChat’s vision is to allow users to bring their imaginations to life and help shape the metaverse anywhere in the world on any device. VRChat has raised $100M to date with the support of investors, Makers Fund, Anthos Capital and HTC. We have a great team which includes people from: Netflix, Twitter, Meta, Microsoft, Roblox, Google, Amazon, Unity, Spotify, Discord, Uber, eBay, Robinhood, Twitch, Zynga and TikTok. Come and join the mission! Job Overview We are seeking a VP, Trust & Safety to lead our Trust and Safety team and guide the platform's operations and product strategy to maintain a safe and respectful environment for our global community. This leader will have strong product and operational experience and will be responsible for driving excellence and a best-in-class T&S function. The VP, Trust & Safety is accountable for managing and mentoring VRChat’s team of Trust & Safety Agents and establishing a “Safety by Design” mindset across the organization. The VP, Trust & Safety will lead the Product and Operational functions to build safety by design into our products. They will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and the broader Operations team to drive continuous improvement of our internal tools and operational workflows. This is a critical leadership role that combines a passion for user safety with a strategic mindset, enabling the VP, Trust & Safety to have a significant impact on VRChat’s mission to foster a safe and welcoming virtual space. This role reports to the VP of Product and will work closely with leadership across various functions, providing insight and direction to enhance the overall trust and safety framework at VRChat. ## Responsibilities - Lead and develop a high-performing Trust & Safety team, ensuring a culture of empathy, integrity, and commitment to user safety - Lead the Product function that will set the strategy for Trust and Safety within the product, while providing the tooling and support for operational functions. - Drive VRChat's trust and safety strategy, setting clear goals and metrics aligned with company objectives - Collaboration across the product to ensure trust and safety is how we design and build our product, not just an afterthought. - Oversee moderation of content and user behavior reports to ensure platform compliance with community guidelines and policies - Develop and implement policies, processes, and training programs that ensure a scalable, consistent approach to moderation and user safety - Engage with the broader trust and safety ecosystem, including other tech companies, NPO’s and government agencies. - Act as a key point of contact with executive leadership, providing regular updates and strategic insight on trust and safety initiatives - Stay informed of industry trends and regulatory developments in online safety to help VRChat stay at the forefront of digital trust and safety ## Experience, Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience - Proven experience (5+ years) in trust and safety leadership (with management experience) within a consumer-facing tech company, preferably in a fast-paced start-up environment. Experience in online gaming, social media and/or community-focused platforms is a plus - Strong understanding of content moderation practices, digital safety frameworks, and policy development - Demonstrated success in leading and managing high-performing teams with a focus on safety, well-being, and efficiency - Ability to collaborate across departments and advocate for trust and safety needs with key stakeholders - Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex safety concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences - Familiarity with data analysis and KPI tracking, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence - Passion for VR, online communities, and fostering safe and inclusive digital spaces. ## Benefits - Work from anywhere! VRChat is a 100% remote company - Health Benefits - 401K for US & RRSP for Canadian Employees - Stock Options - Generous paid holiday schedule - Unlimited/Flexible vacation time - Paid parental leave benefits VRChat is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. VRChat fosters a diverse, creative, and collaborative environment where anyone can contribute to any of the ongoing projects or direction of the roadmap at any time. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an impact on a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! All job offers are subject to early stage ID checks, satisfactory referencing and background checks. ## About VRChat ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: VRChat is a social platform that lets users create, share, and explore immersive virtual worlds and avatars together in real time. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, $80M led by Anthos Capital in June 2021; total funding $95.2M) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Graham Gaylor (Co‑Founder & CEO) and David Prado (Founder & Community Leader) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Virtual Reality / Social Platform / User‑Generated Content - **Target customers**: B2C (consumers seeking social experiences), creators (world/avatar builders), and community enthusiasts across VR, PC, Android, and iOS. - **Mission**: *“Enrich the world through immersive social connection”* – bringing billions of people together through immersive experiences that transcend physical barriers. ## Products & Services - **VRChat (Platform)**: A cross‑platform social virtual world available on VR headsets (SteamVR, Oculus), PC, and mobile (Android/iOS). Users can explore thousands of user‑created worlds, customize avatars, chat, and participate in events. The platform also features a growing **Avatar Marketplace** where creators can sell their designs. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metrics**: - Annual Revenue: ~$70 M (estimated, per LinkedIn data) - Total Funding: $95.2 M (Seed, Series A, C, D) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Anthos Capital (lead Series D), HTC (lead Series A), Makers Fund (lead Series C), and more recently a partnership with NagisaConnect. - **Growth Signals**: - Employee headcount grew **20.9% YoY** (now ~101 employees across 13 countries). - Expanded to mobile (Android/iOS), growing the addressable user base. - Launch of the Avatar Marketplace opens new creator monetization streams. - One of the largest active online communities in social VR. ## Competitive Advantages - **Massive user‑generated content ecosystem**: Thousands of worlds and avatars keep the experience fresh and community‑driven. - **Cross‑platform reach**: VR, desktop, and mobile – lowers barriers to entry and fosters a diverse user base. - **First‑mover & network effects**: Deeply entrenched community and creator tools make it hard for newcomers to replicate the social graph. - **Creator‑focused tools**: Avatar Marketplace and world‑building tools empower users to earn and innovate on the platform. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling platform stability and real‑time networking to support growing user and creator activity. - Expanding creator monetization and marketplace features. - Growing mobile adoption while maintaining VR quality. - Investing in trust & safety to keep the community safe and welcoming (dedicated team hiring). - Deepening partnerships (e.g., NagisaConnect) for co‑marketing and integrations. ## Why Work Here - **Remote‑first & flexible**: VRChat is fully remote with team members distributed across 13 countries – autonomy and trust are core to the culture. - **Cutting‑edge tech**: Work on advanced VR/AR, real‑time networking, Unity/C#, and large‑scale distributed systems. - **Mission‑driven**: Directly shape how people connect and express themselves in virtual spaces. - **Culture of innovation**: Values like *“Be Bold”*, *“Debate and Commit”*, and *“Own Outcomes”* encourage experimentation and ownership. - **Global, diverse team**: Engineers, designers, and community leaders from all over the world; opportunities to collaborate across time zones. - **Notable perks**: Stock options (startup equity), flexible schedules, and the ability to work on a product used by millions. ## Sources 1. [hello.vrchat.com](https://hello.vrchat.com/careers) – Careers page (mission, values, culture) 2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/vrchat) – Active job openings (remote, roles) 3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/vrchat) – Company overview, revenue, headcount, founders, funding 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/vrchat) – Company description, office, tech stack 5. [leadiq.com](https://leadiq.com/c/vrchat-inc/5a1d8d52540000590073f295) – Partnerships, growth signals, platform updates ## Other roles at VRChat - [Senior Recruiter](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-recruiter-vrchat-remote-s3ma5wtqw709) - [Unity Technical Artist, Event Pipeline](https://feeny.ai/job/unity-technical-artist-event-pipeline-vrchat-remote-zm4mham1eedm) - [Head of Business Development](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-business-development-vrchat-remote-5cn0demhk6xn) - [Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate（パートタイム／業務委託）](https://feeny.ai/job/japan-business-development-partnerships-associate-vrchat-tokyo-wgrd38bbbxft) — Tokyo, Japan - [Senior Data Scientist](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-scientist-vrchat-remote-bxywewp13rs8) - [Senior People Generalist](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-people-generalist-vrchat-remote-vgyf94xav99v) - [Japan Business Development & Partnerships Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/japan-business-development-partnerships-associate-vrchat-tokyo-k1mg8yqyx9bz) — Tokyo, Japan - [Senior/Staff Platform Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-staff-platform-engineer-vrchat-remote-hw8b7yghfsm0) - [Senior / Staff Backend Engineer (API) – Economy](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-staff-backend-engineer-api-economy-vrchat-remote-9f37t3s7xgmg) - [Staff Engineer - Recommendations](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-engineer-recommendations-vrchat-remote-b7zjc2v3kzmc)