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 Machine Learning Engineer - Visual Safety

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 12, 2022

The Safety Machine Learning team at Discord is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to improve understanding of harmful content on the platform. The role involves designing and building end-to-end machine learning services, developing methodology and benchmarks, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer, experience with languages used for ML experimentation/implementation, and experience with computer vision algorithms or infrastructure.

People Operations Coordinator, People Services

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 12, 2022

The job posting is for a People Operations team member at Discord, responsible for maintaining employee data, processing requests, and providing support to various teams. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Senior Software Engineer - User Safety

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 13, 2022

The User Safety team at Discord is seeking a skilled engineer to work on their stack, from infrastructure to internal tools and user-facing features. The role involves scaling and improving the incident routing service, utilizing internal ML models, building internal tools, and launching user-facing features to improve safety at Discord. The team is committed to helping users find community and belonging, and the output of the team is important for growth. The role requires 4+ years of experience working on full-stack products or systems, experience with building and deploying large-scale systems in Python, Rust, Go, or similar languages, and comfort working in undefined environments.

Administrative Business Partner

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 14, 2022

Discord is hiring an Administrative Business Partner to work with their VP of Engineering. The role involves being a strategic business partner, project manager, and administrative support. The company offers a range of benefits and perks, including comprehensive medical insurance, mental health resources, and flexible work options.

Senior Software Engineer - Games

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 14, 2022

Discord is looking for new engineers to build new features for gamers. The company is growing quickly and offers a range of benefits and perks. The job requires 4+ years of full-stack experience and a focus on impact.

Senior Manager, People Partner

Company: Discord

Location: Silicon Valley CA

Posted Aug 14, 2022

Discord is looking for a Senior Manager, People Partners to join their People team. The role involves leading a team of People Partners to promote and champion People programs, providing an excellent employee experience, and ensuring a thoughtful employee experience through the creation, implementation, and management of People programs.

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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