Jobs at Discord
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Discord, founded in 2015 by Jason Citron and Stan Vishnevskiy, began as a voice chat platform for gamers but has evolved into a global community hub with over 150 million monthly active users. Its real‑time, low‑latency communication stack—combining text, voice, and video channels—has become the standard for online collaboration, and its open API has spawned thousands of bots and integrations that power millions of servers worldwide.
Hiring at Discord spans engineering, product, design, data science, security, and community‑operations roles. Candidates can expect a remote‑first or hybrid model, rapid iteration cycles, and a focus on user safety and scalability. The company values diversity, encourages open‑source contributions, and rewards solutions that improve reliability and latency for millions of concurrent users.
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Senior Director of Safety Engineering
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Discord, a popular communication platform with over 150 million users, is seeking a Senior Director of Safety Engineering. The role involves leading the Safety Engineering team, collaborating with various departments to develop safety features, and proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in safety engineering, knowledge of large online platforms, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to positively impact millions of users worldwide.
Staff User Experience Engineer
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 29, 2023
Discord is looking for a creative, product-oriented engineer to join their team and help build high-quality experiences. The role involves collaborating with designers and product managers to define and ship delightful experiences. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, and flexible work options.
Core Tech - Native Framework & Tools Intern
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 10, 2023
Discord offers a paid, 12-week summer internship program with a focus on personalized experiences. Interns are matched with projects and teams based on their interests and skills, and are fully integrated into those teams. The Native Platform & Tools team, which the intern would join, aims to enhance native developers' productivity and maintain high-quality standards across platforms. The team works on various projects, including application updates, performance improvements, and automation tools. Interns will work closely with senior engineers, attend regular meetings, and tackle interesting problems such as test automation, installer development, and performance optimization. The role requires proficiency in programming languages like Python, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript, or TypeScript, and a passion for improving developer productivity and product quality.
Senior Data Scientist, Machine Learning
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 08, 2023
Discord is looking for experienced Machine Learning Data Scientists to join their Data Science team. The job requires proficiency in machine learning, Python, and SQL, as well as experience in working with unstructured data and graph data. The company offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive medical insurance, and a range of benefits.
Staff Software Engineer - Machine Learning Platform
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 04, 2023
Discord is seeking an experienced Machine Learning Platform Engineer to build and lead the team responsible for the company's ML and Data Science operations. The role involves designing and developing the platform used by ML engineers and data scientists, evaluating and integrating new ML frameworks, collaborating with model builders, setting ML best practices, and creating foundational datasets and models. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of software engineering experience, 4+ years in platform or infrastructure, and 2+ years in ML platforms. Bonus points for experience with real-time data processing, debugging live production systems on Kubernetes, and building ML models in TensorFlow or PyTorch. The base salary range is $235,000 to $256,000, plus equity and benefits. Discord offers comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, paid parental leave, flexible work options, and a diverse range of Employee Resource Groups.
Staff Software Engineer - Developer Environments
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 29, 2023
Discord is seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to enhance technology, innovation, and developer velocity. The role involves collaborating with leadership and engineers to build and iterate on a technical roadmap for Discord's development ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in software development, strong communication skills, and deep understanding of CI, build, and deployment technologies. They will also coach and mentor the next generation of technical leaders, and provide fast and stable builds across the entire tech stack.
Creative Director, Copywriter
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Discord, a popular communications service with 150 million monthly users, is seeking an experienced Creative Director. The role involves maintaining high-quality standards, coaching a creative pod, developing strategies, managing projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and staying updated with trends and technology. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience in creative direction, a proactive mindset, a strong portfolio, and a passion for fostering growth. The compensation includes a base salary of $179,000 to $195,000, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work options.
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 04, 2023
The Machine Learning Platform team at Discord is looking for a software engineer to build and maintain the platform, working with data scientists and engineers to create a seamless machine learning workflow. The team aims to create a safe and welcoming space for users and is looking for someone with experience in building platforms and machine learning workflows.
Exploitative Content Specialist
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 09, 2023
Discord is a popular communication platform with 150 million monthly users, offering voice, video, and text services. The company prioritizes safety and community well-being, with a dedicated Safety team. They are seeking an Exploitative Content Specialist with at least 3+ years of experience in investigating digital crimes and explicit content. The role involves reviewing sensitive content reports, collaborating with other teams, and conducting in-depth investigations. The base salary range is $117,000 to $126,000, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, mental health resources, and flexible work options.
Engineering Manager - Detection Infrastructure
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Discord is seeking a technical Engineering Manager to lead its Detection Infrastructure team. The team's focus is on creating scalable and proactive systems to limit bad actors on the platform, contributing significantly to Discord's growth. The role involves owning an in-house, real-time abuse detection platform, working with Product, Data Science, and ML teams, expanding internal APIs, and maintaining operations on Kubernetes. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in building scalable backend systems, 2+ years as an Engineering Manager, and strong communication skills. Bonus points for experience with Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and data warehouses. Discord offers a competitive salary range of $214,000 to $233,000, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to create an inclusive world where everyone can find belonging.
Senior Software Engineer, Apps Developers
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 29, 2023
The Apps-Developer team empowers external developers to build creative and diverse experiences for Discord users. The team is small but mighty and supports various features and tools for developers. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including a competitive salary range, comprehensive medical insurance, and flexible work options.
Regional Security Manager, Bay Area
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Nov 07, 2023
Discord is seeking a Regional Security Manager to oversee the safety and security of its San Francisco headquarters. The role involves managing contract security officers, conducting threat assessments, and liaising with law enforcement agencies. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of physical security experience, project management skills, and knowledge of access control and video management systems. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to create an inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong.