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.

Job Transparency’s Discord listings provide full salary ranges, equity details, and employee sentiment ratings. By comparing pay data across roles and teams, you can assess compensation fairness, negotiate confidently, and gauge how team culture aligns with your career goals before submitting an application.

Software Engineer, Communities

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 07, 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! It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over 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. 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. Our team collaborates closely with design, data science, product marketing, and more.The 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.LI-HYBRIDBenefits 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.

Senior Software Engineer, Client Developer Experience

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 04, 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! ) A deep understanding of and experience with modern client-side frameworks and tools (like React, React Native, Typescript, webpack, Babel, etc. 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. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.LI-HYBRIDBenefits 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.

Sr. Product Manager, Gaming

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 08, 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 experience. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over 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’ve worked on Gaming/Gaming-adjacent products, or use Gaming products.You love shipping, learning, and iterating. 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.LI-HybridBenefits 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’re comfortable with 80/20 thinking; you like moving fast.You’re willing to wear different hats.

Senior Software Engineer, Safety Processing

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 04, 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. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over 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. 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. Rewarding? 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-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.

Senior Software Engineer - Detection Infrastructure, Safety

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 04, 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. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over the world. 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. 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-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. Rewarding? A place where everyone can find belonging.

Senior Technical Program Manager - Data Governance

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 08, 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! 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-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. A place where everyone can find belonging. Rewarding?

Senior Engineering Manager - AI

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 05, 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. It’s a mission that gives us the chance to positively impact millions of people all over 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. 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. 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-WK1 LI-Hybrid 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. Rewarding?

Senior Software Engineer - Safety (Backend)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 02, 2023

The text describes a role at Discord, a voice and video app, as a Safety Orchestration Senior Software Engineer. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing software to unify safety systems, work closely with other engineers and safety experts, and ensure the system meets requirements. The ideal candidate should have experience building scaled backend or real-time systems, working on large-scale systems in Rust, Python, or similar languages, and understanding the Safety domain.

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Audio/Video Products

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 08, 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.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. A place where everyone can find belonging. Rewarding?

Staff Software Engineer - Nitro Growth

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 06, 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! 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. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.LI-HybridBenefits 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. You collaborate closely with product managers, designers, analysts, and other engineers to define great solutions to business problemsYou believe in solving a problem completely rather than simply shipping a solution.

Adaptive Data Operations Specialist

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 07, 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. safety, anti-spam, security, fraud, or other adversarial spaces. So if this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us! (Ex. 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. 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.

Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 08, 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-relate4d 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 posting 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. A place where everyone can find belonging. summarization).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Discord?
Discord promotes a community‑first culture where engineers build features that support billions of conversations. The work environment is remote‑first with flexible hours, but teams meet daily for stand‑ups and retrospectives. Employees receive generous equity packages, comprehensive health benefits, and frequent community‑building events such as hackathons and live Q&A sessions with leadership. The company prioritizes user safety, so security and compliance roles collaborate closely with product to implement real‑time moderation tools.
What types of positions are available at Discord?
Discord offers roles across several domains: Software Engineering (frontend, backend, infrastructure, platform), Product Management, UX/UI Design, Data Science & Analytics, Security & Trust, Community Operations & Support, Marketing, HR, Finance, and Customer Success. Each team focuses on enhancing the platform’s reliability, latency, and user experience for a diverse global audience.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Discord jobs?
Demonstrate a passion for community building by showcasing projects that involve real‑time communication or moderation. Highlight technical achievements such as low‑latency networking, scalable microservices, or open‑source contributions to related projects. Include metrics that show impact—e.g., reduced server latency by X% or increased user engagement by Y%—and tailor your resume to the specific role. When applying, mention familiarity with Discord’s API, and provide a link to a portfolio or GitHub repository that reflects the skills the hiring team seeks.

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