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 Data Scientist, Analytics - User Lifecycle

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gamers, with over 200 million users. The company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help fulfill its mission of creating a sense of belonging in online communities.

Staff Software Engineer, Ads Serving (Quests)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 24, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gamers, and the company is looking for a Staff Engineer to join their Ads team. The role involves building a scalable ad delivery system and working with cross-functional teams to design and scale digital advertising features.

Senior Staff Product Designer, Platform Ecosystem

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 19, 2024

Discord is a platform used by millions of people for various reasons, with a focus on gaming. The company is looking for a Sr Staff Designer to lead the design of the platform's ecosystem, with a focus on creating intuitive and delightful experiences for users and app developers.

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Developers

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 01, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gamers, with over 200 million users. The company is looking for a Senior Product Marketing Manager to drive go-to-market strategy and execution for its developer ecosystem.

Software Engineer, Billing

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 30, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gamers, and the company is looking for engineers to build its business and create new revenue streams. The role involves building the checkout and payments system, expanding payment method coverage, and optimizing the checkout funnel.

Engineering Manager - Safety Platform

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 22, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gaming and socializing, and the Safety Platform team is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the development of scalable and proactive systems to limit bad actors and keep users safe.

Staff Software Engineer, ML Platform

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gaming and socializing, with over 200 million users. The company is looking for a software engineer to work on its machine learning platform, responsible for the end-to-end model lifecycle. The role involves designing and building tools for ML engineers and data scientists, evaluating new ML frameworks, and collaborating with model builders.

Senior Staff Product Designer, Platform Ecosystem

Company: Discord

Location: USA

Posted Sep 24, 2024

Discord is a platform used by millions of people for various reasons, with a focus on gaming. The company is looking for a Sr Staff Designer to lead the design of the platform's ecosystem, with a focus on creating intuitive and delightful experiences for users and app developers.

Staff Software Engineer, Apps Platform

Company: Discord

Location: Remote

Posted Sep 23, 2024

Discord is a platform used by millions for gaming and socializing. The Apps team is looking for a full-stack engineer to build and improve the developer platform, with a focus on making it easier and more fun for users to play games and hang out.

Sales Operations Manager, Advertising Solutions (Quests)

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 23, 2024

Discord is a platform used by millions for gaming and socializing. The company is looking for a Sales Operations Manager to join their team, focusing on game advertising and sales operations.

Senior Data Scientist, Causal Inference

Company: Discord

Location: USA

Posted Sep 20, 2024

Discord is looking for a Senior Causal Inference Data Scientist to join their Experimentation Platform team. The team directly impacts the strategy and roadmaps that improve Discord for its users. The role involves providing statistical expertise, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and leading initiatives to educate and train cross-functional teams.

Senior Software Engineer - Core Product

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Sep 24, 2024

Discord is a popular platform for gaming and socializing, and the company is looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Core Product team. The role involves building delightful products, working with cross-functional partners, and having a strong product sense.

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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