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.

Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Engagement ML)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA / Remote

Posted Oct 08, 2024

Discord, a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer with 8+ years of experience. The role involves building ML-driven products to enhance user engagement, discovery, and creativity. The ideal candidate should have a strong product sense, experience in designing and building scalable ML systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary range of $246,000 to $270,400 + equity + benefits.

Staff Software Engineer - Safety

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Discord is a platform used by millions for gaming and socializing. The company is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Safety Processing team to ensure trust and safety across the platform.

Engineering Manager, Audio & Video Infrastructure

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA / Remote

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Discord, a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming, is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Audio/Video Infrastructure team. The role involves leading the team responsible for voice and video call software, managing scalability, and transitioning infrastructure to auto-scaling. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in managing large-scale distributed systems, be hands-on, and have experience with cloud environments and networked video infrastructure. Bonus points for WebRTC, io_uring, Rust or C++, and personal Discord usage.

Senior Software Engineer - Social Gaming

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Discord is a platform used by millions for gaming and socializing. The company is focused on making it easier and more fun for users to connect and play games together. They are hiring a software engineer to design and build features that help users connect and make friends through gaming.

Staff Software Engineer-Notifications Platform

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gaming and socializing, and the Notifications Platform team is building a unified system to deliver notifications to users. The team is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to design and develop this system, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and data collection.

Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning (Engagement ML)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gaming, with over 200 million users. The company is focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games. The position is for a Machine Learning Engineer to build ML-driven products to foster creativity, discovery, and engagement on Discord.

Director of Business Development, Gaming

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 04, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gamers, and the company is looking for a Director of Business Development to build partnerships with game developers, studios, and publishers. The role requires experience in business development, partnerships, and the gaming industry, as well as strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ad Operations Manager, Advertising Solutions (Quests)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 03, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gamers, and the company is looking for an Ad Operations Manager to join their sales and client success organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in digital advertising and ad operations, and will be responsible for overseeing the planning and optimization of client ad campaigns on Discord.

Senior Software Engineer - Social Gaming

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA / Remote

Posted Oct 05, 2024

Discord, a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming, is seeking a software engineer with 4-5 years of experience. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining features that enhance user connections and friendships through gaming. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, product, and data science, is essential. The ideal candidate should have experience with React, Python, or similar languages, and a holistic approach to problem-solving. Bonus points for experience in social products or working with ML teams. The position is US-based with a salary range of $183,000 to $201,000 + equity + benefits.

Software Engineer, Billing

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA / Remote

Posted Oct 06, 2024

Discord, a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming, is seeking a US-based impact-focused engineer to join their Revenue group. The role involves building and optimizing Discord's checkout and payments system, integrating with third-party payment gateways, and partnering with various teams to improve processes and workflows. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of software engineering experience, a growth mindset, product sense, and a love for experimentation. Bonus points for experience in payments/fintech and integration with Stripe, Adyen, or Braintree.

Senior Data Scientist, Analytics - Ads (Quests)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA / Remote

Posted Oct 05, 2024

Discord, a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their Data+ML team. The role involves partnering with Product & Business teams to improve their unique advertising product, Quests. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience in analytics for marketing solutions, proficiency in SQL and Python, and experience with A/B testing. The position is US-based and offers a salary range of $183,000 - $201,500 + equity + benefits.

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Developers

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA / Remote

Posted Oct 05, 2024

Discord, a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, primarily for gaming, is seeking a Senior Product Marketing Manager for the Developer ecosystem. The role involves driving go-to-market strategy, messaging, market awareness, voice of the customer, and content strategy. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of product marketing experience, a deep empathy for developers, strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a growth mindset. The position is US-based with a salary range of $185,000 to $203,000 + equity + benefits.

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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