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 Product Manager, Platform Ecosystem

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 15, 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 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, Detection Machine Learning Infrastructure

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 20, 2023

Discord is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build real-time machine learning services to reduce harmful behaviors and content on the platform. The company aims to build a trustworthy platform for communities to flourish and for users to find belonging.

Vice President of People

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 15, 2023

Discord is hiring a Vice President, People to lead global efforts to onboard, engage, develop and retain workforce. The role involves operationalizing Discord DNA, developing talent management strategy, and improving efficiency at scale.

Software Engineer - Voice & Video Infrastructure

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 15, 2023

Discord is hiring a Software Engineer to work on their Voice & Video infrastructure. The team's mission is to deliver a reliable low latency voice and video service for their users. The job requires 3+ years of experience working with backend systems and experience with large distributed systems.

Senior Software Engineer, Foundations and Performance

Company: Discord

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 15, 2023

Discord is looking for a highly technical engineer to join their Foundations and Performance team. The team is responsible for unlocking foundational capabilities that facilitate a performant and reliable user interface across all platforms. The job requires experience with iOS and web development, knowledge of performance metrics, and a focus on creating a performant and maintainable code.

Senior Developer Advocate

Company: Discord

Location: Remote

Posted Jan 15, 2023

Discord is looking for a Developer Advocate to help inspire, support, and educate their growing developer community. The role involves building meaningful relationships with the community, engaging with their questions and ideas, and communicating their pain-points and feedback to the rest of the team.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: Discord

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 15, 2023

Discord is looking for experienced data engineers to join their Data team. The role involves designing, building, and scaling high-leverage datasets, collaborating with data science and engineering teams, and creating scalable dashboards and reports.

Senior Data Scientist, Analytics - Marketing

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 20, 2023

Discord is looking for experienced data scientists to join the Marketing Data Science team. The team collaborates with different stakeholders to provide data-driven marketing insights and help Discord achieve its mission of providing a sense of belonging in online communities.

Senior Software Engineer - User Safety

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 13, 2023

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Director of Product, Communities

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 13, 2023

Discord is a platform that allows users to connect with others through voice, video, and text chat. The company is looking for a Director of Product to lead their Communities Product Management team and create a vision for their product. The role requires experience in building and shipping software, hiring and managing teams, and presenting to senior executive audiences.

Program Manager, Legal Response Team

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 12, 2023

Discord is seeking a Program Manager to join their growing Legal Response team. The role involves managing strategic projects, collaborating with internal teams, and improving metrics and documentation. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of work experience in consulting, program management, or related roles, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Stock Administration Manager

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 15, 2023

The job posting is for an experienced Stock Administration Manager to join Discord's team to support the day-to-day and end-to-end Administration of Discord's global equity programs. The role requires partnering with key stakeholders, managing stock plan administration, providing educational sessions, and ensuring SOX compliance. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of stock plan administration experience, be certified, and have experience with global equity plans and managing an equity administration system.

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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