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 Software Engineer - Nitro Growth
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 19, 2023
Heck yes. Double heck yes. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us! Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 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. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.buildbelonging LI-TM1Benefits 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. A place where everyone can find belonging. Challenging?
Staff Software Engineer - Nitro Expression
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 19, 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.buildbelonging LI-TM1Benefits 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. You collaborate with product managers, designers, analysts, and other engineers to define great solutions to business problems.A strong sense of ownership. A place where everyone can find belonging. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.The US base salary range for this full-time position is ($214,000) to (252,000) + equity + benefits.
Senior Software Engineer, Audio/Video Products
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 21, 2023
Discord is looking for passionate individuals to join their Audio & Video Products team in Core Technology department. The team's mission is to give users an outstanding voice, video, and client experience. The role offers a US base salary range of $190,000 to $218,000 + equity + benefits. Benefits and perks include comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, paid holidays, flexible long-term work options, and more.
Product Manager, Core Experiences
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 17, 2023
Discord is seeking a Product Manager to guide the product philosophy, vision, and roadmap for features and tools that allow more users to find the magic of small group hangouts on Discord. The role involves working with a team of engineers, designers, and data scientists to build delightful products, partnering with other product managers, and empathizing with a diverse set of users. The ideal candidate should have experience building products that people love, product sense shaped by a deep understanding of users, and a track record of driving prioritization, trade-offs, and timelines. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $190,000 to $204,000 + equity and benefits.
Senior Data Scientist, Analytics
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 20, 2023
Discord is seeking an experienced data scientist to join their growing team. The role involves partnering with various teams, defining KPIs, building dashboards, and conducting A/B tests. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in analytics, 4+ years in building dashboards, 3+ years in SQL, excellent communication skills, and 2+ years in A/B testing. Bonus points for passion for Discord, ETL experience, technical leadership, and analytics for social media or subscription-based online services. The base salary range is $178,000 to $192,000 + equity + benefits.
Staff Technical Program Manager - Security
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 21, 2023
Discord is a popular communication platform with 150 million monthly users, offering voice, video, and text services. It's a place for various communities to connect and share interests. The company is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for a Security role, responsible for developing and driving Security programs. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Security programs, strong customer-centric mindset, and technical program management skills. The role involves leveraging a customer-centric mindset to build and run vulnerability management programs, streamline Security Incident Management processes, and manage complex projects. The US base salary range for this position is $201,000 to $219,000, with additional benefits and perks.
Staff Software Engineer - Machine Learning Platform
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 19, 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. 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.buildbelonging LI-Remote LI-Hybrid LI-WK1Benefits 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. You have experience building Machine Learning Platforms, putting Machine Learning into production, and an understanding of ML models and techniques.
Senior Software Engineer, Core Audio/Video
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 16, 2023
Discord is looking for a passionate individual to join their Core AV team. The role involves developing core libraries and infrastructure for high-quality, low-latency communications. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in large, cross-platform software projects and be comfortable writing high-performance code in C++ or Rust. The position offers a US base salary range of $190,000 to $218,000 + equity + benefits.
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 19, 2023
The Machine Learning Platform team at Discord is seeking a senior engineer to build and design the platform for machine learning workflows. The role requires experience with machine learning frameworks, tools, and real-time data processing. The team aims to create a safe and welcoming space for users to find belonging. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $190,000 to $204,000 + equity + benefits.
Senior Software Engineer - Payments
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 16, 2023
The job posting is for a Senior Software Engineer - Payments role at Discord, a voice, video, and text app with 150 million monthly users. The role involves building the checkout and payments system, working on projects to expand payment method coverage, and integrating with third-party payment gateways. The candidate should have 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development. The US base salary range is $190,000 to $204,000, plus equity and benefits.
Senior Paralegal, Litigation & Regulatory
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 17, 2023
So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us! Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Heck yes. Double heck yes. 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. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.buildbelonging LI-Hybrid LI-MC1Benefits 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. You'll work with some super inspiring people across various disciplines, including our Product, Safety, Policy, and Finance teams.Reporting to our Senior Litigation Counsel, as the first paralegal that the Litigation & Regulatory team has ever hired, you will have a significant impact on how the team and the company expand and evolve. If this sounds like a fun challenge, please read on ... What you'll be doingProject manage all active litigation and regulatory matters, ensuring execution and response within deadline Review new actual and threatened litigation matters and draft summaries to counsel providing information such as the nature of the case, causes of action alleged, and preliminary recommendations Liaise among outside counsel, Legal team, and internal clients to translate requests, conduct fact-finding, and retrieve relevant information or documents Working with cross-functional stakeholders, drive the development of playbooks, tools, systems, and processes that enable automation, scale, and optionalityCreate and maintain a legal knowledge management system, pulled from legal databases, news sources, and work product (such as memos, briefs, or emails)Facilitate the process for sourcing, selecting, and managing external service providers, including managing outside counsel actual spend against budgetMentor and train junior team members, and design and deliver client trainingWhat you should have6+ years litigation paralegal experience, gained through either a law firm serving technology companies or in-house work Extreme familiarity with US commercial litigation/arbitration processes, from service of process to appeal/settlementExperience prioritizing and triaging a high volume of unrelated matters Ability to break down complex projects into discrete components and to work collaboratively and strategically at all levels of the organization in order to meet external deadlinesAbility to develop processes and evaluate tools that will function at scaleCuriosity and ability to jump into less familiar areas and learn while doingCommitment to diversity, inclusion, and belongingBonus PointsExperience with international dispute resolution Experience with regulatory investigations and responseFamiliarity with data privacy and security principlesAppreciation for the humor in the absurdThe US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000 for comp structure to $167,000 + equity + benefits. A place where everyone can find belonging.
Software Engineer - Voice & Video Infrastructure
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Aug 21, 2023
Discord is seeking a Software Engineer with 3+ years of experience in backend systems and large distributed systems to join their Voice & Video Infrastructure team. The role involves building and operating large-scale backend systems, working with product teams to create new features, ensuring system reliability, and managing infrastructure. The company offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 to $178,000 + equity + benefits, along with comprehensive benefits and perks. Discord aims to create an inclusive world where everyone can find belonging.