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 Security Engineer, Application Security

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 01, 2022

Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests. The company is looking for a Security Engineer to join their team and is offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Sr. Product Counsel

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Discord is looking for a product counsel to join their growing legal department. The role involves shaping their approach to privacy and product compliance, advising the business, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, and flexible work options.

Software Engineer, Data Products

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 18, 2022

The Data Products team at Discord is seeking a Software Engineer to build full-stack applications, tooling, and frameworks to improve the productivity of teams with strong data needs. The role requires experience with modern technologies, data modeling, and data engineering, as well as a growth mindset and ability to work in ambiguous environments.

Senior Director of Specialized Intelligence Operations

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 02, 2022

Discord is a platform that allows users to find community and hang out with friends. The company is looking for a leader to manage their specialized intelligence teams to ensure the safety and welcoming nature of the platform.

Director of Threat Management and Operations

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Sep 02, 2022

The job posting is for a security leadership team member at Discord, responsible for building and leading threat and vulnerability programs, incident response, and automated remediation. The role requires prior experience in security engineering, excellent communication skills, and experience working on remote teams. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, and flexible work options.

Staff Technical Program Manager - Strategy and Operational Excellence

Company: Discord

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 01, 2022

Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests. The company is looking for a Technical Program Manager to join their Engineering organization, with a focus on building scalable processes and frameworks.

Staff Product Designer

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 17, 2022

Discord is a company that values inclusivity and belonging, and is looking for a product designer to join their team. The job involves designing features that will be used by millions of people, and requires a strong portfolio and experience with design systems.

Senior Product Designer

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 17, 2022

Discord is a company that values inclusivity and belonging, and is looking for a product designer to join their team. The job involves designing features for millions of users, and requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in product design.

Senior Data Scientist, Analytics - Safety

Company: Discord

Location: Other US Location

Posted Sep 01, 2022

Discord is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join their Safety Data Science team. The role involves partnering with Safety teams, defining KPIs, and analyzing data to improve the user experience. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, and flexible work options.

Senior Data Scientist, Analytics - Messaging Experience

Company: Discord

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 30, 2022

Discord is looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join the Messaging & Experience team. The team focuses on supporting core Discord experiences and is looking for data scientists to help build strong foundations and deliver value.

Senior Benefits Manager

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 19, 2022

The job posting is for a Senior Benefits Manager to lead global benefits programs, requiring experience in benefits planning, administration, and strategy. The role involves driving the evolution and execution of benefits programs, overseeing policies and procedures, and partnering with senior stakeholders.

Product Designer

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 30, 2022

Discord is a company that values inclusivity and belonging, and is looking for a product designer to join their team. The job involves designing features for millions of users, and requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and shipping web/app products.

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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