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.

Product Design Manager

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 18, 2022

Discord is a platform that connects people through voice, video, and text chat. The company is looking for experienced Product Design Managers to help grow the platform and create new ways for users to interact. The ideal candidate will thrive on collaboration and have a strong eye for craft.

Community Manager, Developers

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 18, 2022

Discord is looking for a new crew member to manage and engage with their Discord Developer Community. The job involves managing the community server, planning online events, and working with cross-functional teams.

Team Lead, Self Harm (Safety Operations)

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 07, 2022

Discord is a platform that aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for its users. The company is looking for a Self Harm Lead to manage and scale its Self Harm operations team, and the job requires strong people management skills, analytical backbone, and excellent communication skills.

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Experimentation Platform

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

Discord is looking for strong software engineers to build their next generation experimentation platform. The role involves designing, building, and supporting the platform, collaborating with stakeholders, and influencing product telemetry practices.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: Discord

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 17, 2022

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 Software Engineer, Core AV

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together. The company is looking for a developer to work on its audio and video features, with a focus on high-quality, low latency communications. The job offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Senior Product Design Manager

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 18, 2022

Discord is a platform that connects people through voice, video, and text chat. The company is looking for experienced Senior Product Design Managers to help grow the platform and create new ways for users to interact. The ideal candidate will thrive on collaboration and have a strong eye for craft.

Staff Product Designer, Design Systems

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 12, 2022

The job posting is for a Staff Product Designer to join the Design System team at Discord. The role involves developing design guidelines, components, documentation, and tooling for the user base while enforcing accessibility across Discord. The designer will work closely with the engineering team to develop custom Figma and internal tooling. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in design, with fluency across web, mobile, and gestural interaction design. They should have a strong eye for detail, high-level craft and attention to detail, and the ability to think in systems. The role also requires proficiency in creating Figma components, libraries, and templates, and managing own priorities and schedule.

Director of Product, Trust & Safety

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 11, 2022

The text is about Discord, a communication platform that aims to create a safe and welcoming space for users to connect and build communities. The company is looking for a Director of Product to lead the Safety Product Management team and guide the product philosophy, vision, and strategy for safety-related features. The ideal candidate should have experience in building and shipping great software, hiring and managing teams, and have a passion for keeping users safe from abuse.

Staff Software Engineer - Communities

Company: Discord

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Discord is looking for a Staff Engineer to guide the technical direction of their Communities Product. The role involves building features used by millions of communities, setting the technical vision, and mentoring engineers.

Staff Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 04, 2022

The job posting is for a Software Engineer to build and operate a petabyte-scale data infrastructure using modern technologies. The role requires experience in building and deploying large-scale distributed systems, leading complex technical projects, and working with open source and managed big data services. The company, Discord, is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together, and is working towards an inclusive world where everyone can find belonging.

Staff Software Engineer - Data Products

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 03, 2022

The Data Products team at Discord is seeking a Software Engineer to lead the development of full-stack data applications, tooling, and frameworks. The team is responsible for making petabytes of data accessible to everyone at the company, and the successful candidate will have experience with modern technologies and strong communication skills.

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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