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.

Executive Protection and Event Security Program Manager

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 17, 2023

Discord is looking for an Executive Protection and Event Security Program Manager to build and manage an event security program. The ideal candidate has experience building programs and working in a dynamic startup environment.

Engineering Manager, Safety Processing

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 19, 2023

Discord is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Safety Processing team. The role involves building user-facing safety features, managing a team of engineers, and working with other departments to establish the team's vision and roadmap. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $214,000 to $233,000 + equity + benefits.

Sr. Product Manager, Gaming

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 29, 2023

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Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning - Homefeed & Notifications

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

Discord, a popular communication app, is seeking a machine learning engineer to help create ML-driven user experiences for search, recommendations, and smart notifications. The role involves working with product, data science, policy, and UXR teams to define a product strategy, collaborating with leadership to build a technical roadmap, and designing and building large-scale low latency machine learning systems. The ideal candidate should have a quantitative degree, extensive software development experience, strong cross-functional capabilities, a first principles mindset, and experience in defining architecture, tooling, and strategy for large-scale machine learning systems. The base salary range is $230,000 to $256,000, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, mental health resources, paid parental leave, and flexible work options.

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Insights & Strategy

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 24, 2023

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Customer Experience Associate - Korean

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 22, 2023

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Compensation Analyst

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 19, 2023

The Total Rewards team is seeking a strategic data expert to support the management of compensation and equity programs. The role involves conducting market pricing analysis, analyzing utilization metrics, and managing the semi-annual compensation cycle. The ideal candidate should have experience in compensation management, scaling technology companies, and working with large datasets. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $139,000 to $150,000 + equity + benefits.

Mental Health Policy Manager

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 18, 2023

Discord is seeking an experienced and empathetic functional manager to lead their mental health and wellness efforts. The role involves identifying and researching mental health issues, consulting on content policies, partnering with Product, representing Discord to external partners, developing content for engagement, responding to self-harm and mental health-related escalations, and embedding with T&S specialized teams. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in self-harm, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion, a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education, and passion for wellness and inclusive online spaces.

Senior Software Engineer, Client Experience

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 24, 2023

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Learning & Implementation Manager (Safety Operations)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

Discord is a popular communication platform with 150 million monthly users, offering voice, video, and text services. The company is committed to creating safe and welcoming communities, with a focus on safety and user belonging. They are seeking a Learning & Implementation Leader to build and scale a comprehensive team, oversee sensitive programs, and collaborate with various teams to develop operational policies. The role requires extensive experience in learning and development strategy, team building, and abuse management, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and partner management skills. The base salary range for this full-time position is $145,000 to $157,500, with additional benefits and perks.

Executive Protection and Event Security Program Manager

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 17, 2023

Discord is seeking an Executive Protection and Event Security Program Manager to build and manage an event security program for their global activations. The ideal candidate should have experience in program management and a dynamic startup environment. The role involves managing event security, overseeing physical security vendors, and coordinating logistics for executive business and personal travel.

Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Apr 20, 2023

Discord is seeking a Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting for a hands-on role with a focus on US GAAP, including high-quality internal and external financial reporting. The role involves managing financial reporting, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvements in business analysis, systems, processes, and controls. The Director will oversee the annual audit, coordinate quarterly reviews, and maintain accounting policies. They will also lead due diligence, purchase accounting, finance integration, and stakeholder engagement associated with mergers and acquisitions.

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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