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.
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Software Engineer Intern - Native Framework & Tools
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 11, 2023
Discord offers a personalized and paid summer internship for qualified interns, focusing on projects and groups based on interests and skill sets. The Native Engineering team oversees the technology and end-to-end user experience of Discord's audio/video features. The Native Framework & Tools team aims to improve developer's productivity and quality of life, and optimize native stack's performance. The internship is remote, with an opportunity to spend a week in the office. The role requires proficiency in Rust, Javascript/Typescript, Python, or C/C++, and experience in build systems, networking, automation, and application development.
Senior People Partner
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Dec 21, 2022
Discord is looking for a Senior People Partner to join their People team, responsible for creating an outstanding employee experience through designing and promoting thoughtful People programs. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and transactional execution, with a focus on building and scaling.
Senior Software Engineer - Messaging
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Dec 21, 2022
Discord is a messaging app that is looking for engineers to build new features and improve the user experience. The company values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusivity, and offers a range of benefits and perks.
Senior Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer - Detection Infrastructure, Safety
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Dec 26, 2022
Discord is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer to build real-time, low-latency machine learning services to reduce harmful behaviors and content on Discord. The candidate should have experience building, deploying, and operating large-scale distributed systems, working on infrastructure in the JVM ecosystem, and debugging and maintaining live production systems on Kubernetes. The candidate should also have experience building and deploying Machine Learning systems built on PyTorch, Tensorflow, TFX, and experience with federated learning and differential privacy. The position is based in New York City with a minimum salary of $186,000/year + equity and benefits.
Senior Software Engineer - Safety Machine Learning
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Jan 04, 2023
Discord is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to build and deploy ML systems to prevent abuse, spam, and other forms of malicious behavior. The company aims to build a platform for communities to flourish and for users to safely find belonging.
Managing Counsel, Intellectual Property
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Dec 22, 2022
Discord is looking for a Managing Counsel, Intellectual Property, to join their growing legal team. The role involves leading a small team in building and protecting Discord's IP rights, providing practical advice, and designing and implementing strategic global trademark enforcement and brand protection programs.
Director of Product, Communities
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Dec 19, 2022
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 communities product. The role requires experience in building and shipping great software, hiring and managing teams, and presenting to senior executive audiences.
Strategy & Business Planning Intern - MBA
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 11, 2023
Discord offers personalized summer internships with a focus on business planning and strategy. Interns will work on projects, be embedded in groups, and receive a minimum of 12 weeks of paid employment. The 2023 internships will be remote with an option to spend a week in the office. The team focuses on providing business critical insights, aligning priorities, and driving new initiatives. The role requires MBA experience, strategy consulting, product management, or product marketing, quantitative analytical experience, and comfort with shifting priorities.
Sr. Product Policy Specialist, Revenue
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Dec 14, 2022
Discord is seeking a Product Policy expert to collaborate with various teams to identify and mitigate risks in new product changes, build knowledge about Discord's products, create frameworks and product policies, and support the development of responsible product content. The ideal candidate should have experience in relevant issues, cross-functional collaboration, writing product policies, and a passion for supporting users. Bonus points for familiarity with Discord, international monetization issues, and working with teen creators and developers.
Staff Software Engineer - Core Experiences
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Jan 07, 2023
Discord is looking for a passionate engineer to build the core experiences within Discord around messaging, chatting, and calling. The ideal candidate should have full-stack experience, mobile experience, and have led large initiatives from inception to launch. They should have a growth mindset, a focus on impact, and a sense of ownership. The company offers comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, paid holidays, and a diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups.
Sr. Platform Policy Specialist, Revenue
Company: Discord
Location: Silicon Valley CA
Posted Dec 26, 2022
Discord is looking for a Policy Domain Specialist to help drive their mission of keeping users, creators, and developers safe. The role involves developing and implementing revenue policies, partnering with various teams, and responding to policy escalations. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, and flexible work options.
Product Engineering Intern - Premium Expression
Company: Discord
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posted Jan 12, 2023
Discord offers personalized summer internships with a focus on project-based learning, remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package. The Nitro Expression team is building user-friendly features for Discord's platform, with a focus on creative expression and user experience.