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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Engineering Manager - Games
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 20, 2023
Discord is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in software engineering and gaming to lead their Games team. The role involves building exceptional teams, collaborating with various departments, and making strategic decisions. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to foster a sense of belonging among its 150 million monthly users.
Staff Software Engineer - Data Products
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
Discord is seeking a Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead the development of a self-service tooling platform for its petabytes of data. The role involves working with modern technologies like BigQuery, Apache Beam, Airflow, Dagster, dbt, Kubernetes, and Rust. The engineer will collaborate with leadership and senior engineers to define the technical vision and roadmap for the Data Platform. They will also ensure strong governance and privacy respect in the data platform. The role offers a competitive salary range of $214,000 to $233,000 + equity + benefits, along with comprehensive perks and a mission to foster a sense of belonging among users.
Senior Software Engineer, Apps User Experience
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
Heck yes. Double heck yes. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us! With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.We’re working toward an inclusive world where no one feels like an outsider, where genuine human connection is a click, text chat, or voice call away. You collaborate with product managers, designers, analysts, and other engineers to define great solutions to business problemsA sense of ownership. A place where everyone can find belonging. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.Benefits and PerksComprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision (plus up to $20,000 for gender affirmation procedures)Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends14+ paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid)Volunteer time offA diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employeesAbout UsDiscord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests — from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Audio/Video Products
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 22, 2023
Discord is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to join their high-impact Audio & Video engineering team. The role involves overseeing the technical roadmap for all audio and video products, working across major customer platforms, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in large, cross-platform software projects, excellent programming skills in C++ or Rust, and deep knowledge of media pipelines on multiple platforms. The position offers a competitive salary range of $256,000 to $279,000 + equity + benefits, along with comprehensive benefits and perks.
Senior Software Engineer, Client Developer Experience
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 18, 2023
Discord is seeking a skilled and empathetic engineer to join their Client Developer Experience team. The role involves developing tools and frameworks for automating development, testing, and deployment processes. The engineer will collaborate with product engineering teams, PMs, and designers to enhance developer experiences. They should have 5+ years of software development experience, expertise in mobile app build systems (iOS or Android), and proficiency in multiple development tools. The US base salary range is $190,000 to $204,000, with additional benefits including comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, paid parental leave, and flexible work options. Discord aims to foster a sense of belonging for its 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities.
Senior Software Engineer - Machine Learning Engineering
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 24, 2023
Discord, a popular communication platform, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience in building large-scale, distributed systems. The role involves developing ML-driven products to enhance user engagement and personalized experiences. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to foster a sense of belonging for its 150 million monthly users.
Senior Software Engineer - Nitro Perks
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
Discord is looking for a Senior Engineer to help scale their technology and premium products. The job involves building revenue-driving products and services, working with multiple teams, and collaborating with designers and product managers.
Senior Director of Engineering, Infrastructure
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 24, 2023
Discord is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead its Infrastructure organization. The role involves building and leading multiple teams, overseeing the vision and roadmap for the Infrastructure organization, getting hands-on when needed, managing processes, and improving the Engineering organization. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience as a Software Engineer and Engineering Manager, managing other Managers, and working with complex distributed systems. They should also be passionate about coaching and leading other engineers, and have experience with modern infrastructure technologies and cloud platforms. The base salary range for this full-time position is $342,000 to $376,000 + equity + benefits.
Engineering Manager- Experimentation Platform
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 28, 2023
Discord is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead its Experimentation platform team. The role involves building user-friendly data systems, leading a team, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering business results. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, 2+ years of Engineering Manager experience, and a strong understanding of A/B testing and statistical frameworks. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to foster a sense of belonging among its 150 million monthly users.
Engineering Manager, Data Infrastructure
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 29, 2023
Discord is seeking a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead their Data Infrastructure team. The role involves managing petabytes of data, building robust data systems, and leading a team of engineers. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Data Infrastructure, Engineering Management, and complex distributed data systems. They should also be passionate about user privacy and have strong communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to create a world where everyone feels like they belong.
Data Engineer
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 16, 2023
Heck yes. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Double heck yes. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us! Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.We’re working toward an inclusive world where no one feels like an outsider, where genuine human connection is a click, text chat, or voice call away. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. BigQuery SQL, Looker, Airflow, and DBT or similar)Experience with designing data architecture to power a variety of use cases, including experimentationThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000 to $178,000 + equity + benefits. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.Benefits and PerksComprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision (plus up to $20,000 for gender affirmation procedures)Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends14+ paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid)Volunteer time offA diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employeesAbout UsDiscord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests — from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. A place where everyone can find belonging.
Senior Software Engineer, Core Product
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Oct 17, 2023
Heck yes. Double heck yes. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us! Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.We’re working toward an inclusive world where no one feels like an outsider, where genuine human connection is a click, text chat, or voice call away. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. A place where everyone can find belonging. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.Benefits and PerksComprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision (plus up to $20,000 for gender affirmation procedures)Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends14+ paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid)Volunteer time offA diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employeesAbout UsDiscord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests — from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. We don’t operate in silos, and you’ll be collaborating closely with cross-functional peers.