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.

Senior Program Manager, Talent Management

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 01, 2023

The Discord People Programs team is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead Talent Management programs. The role involves program design, execution, and evolution, as well as end-to-end program management of the 'Discord Development' program. The successful candidate will assess program effectiveness, provide advice to contributors, and ensure team goals are met. The US base salary range is $145,000 to $158,000 + equity + benefits.

Staff Software Engineer, Apps User Experience

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 31, 2023

The Apps User Experience team at Discord is seeking a high-quality developer to build and ship experiences for millions of users. The role involves working directly with design and product teams, leading the team, and collaborating with other staff engineers and partners. The team values technical expertise, problem-solving, and mentoring. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $214,000 to $233,000 + equity + benefits.

Senior Product Manager, Nitro

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 28, 2023

The text is about Discord, a communication service that helps people connect and build communities. It mentions the Nitro subscription, which offers special perks for users. The company values inclusivity and human connection.

Senior Software Engineer - Financial Platform

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 30, 2023

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Staff Software Engineer, Apps User Experience

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 31, 2023

The Apps User Experience team at Discord is seeking a high-quality developer to build and ship experiences for millions of users. The role involves working directly with design and product teams, leading the team, and collaborating with other staff engineers and partners. The team values technical expertise, problem-solving, and mentoring. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $214,000 to $233,000 + equity + benefits.

Staff Technical Program Manager - Security

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 27, 2023

Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests. 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.

Senior Software Engineer, Personalization

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 02, 2023

Discord is a platform that allows people to connect with friends and communities. The company is looking for a new team member to help personalize the user experience and build new features across various platforms.

Senior Software Engineer - Safety XP

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2023

The job posting is for a Safety Experience team engineer at Discord, requiring 5+ years of experience in Python, JavaScript, and databases. The role involves developing user-facing products, collaborating with stakeholders, and troubleshooting complex systems. The company offers a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits, and a mission to create an inclusive world.

Senior Staff Engineer - Personalization

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 02, 2023

Discord is seeking a skilled team member to develop a strategy for personalized recommendations powered by traditional ML. The role involves collaborating with leads to define the future of AI and build healthy integrations across the product infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience working on large, cross-platform software projects and be familiar with various platforms. Technical leadership and a high technical bar are expected.

Senior Software Engineer - Nitro Growth

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jun 30, 2023

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Senior Content Operations Strategist, Safety

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 02, 2023

Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests. 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. They are looking for a Content Operations Strategist to help protect and serve their communities by building Trust & Safety's first comprehensive content operations function.

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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