Engineering Manager • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in engineering management, with experience leading teams of full stack engineers. You are highly driven and goal-oriented, with a growth mindset that helps you inspire your team to achieve their best work. Your collaborative nature allows you to work effectively with product, design, and data partners, ensuring that the vision and roadmap for your team are clear and actionable. You are comfortable wearing many hats, whether it's writing code, analyzing data, or driving product initiatives forward. You understand the importance of creating a delightful user experience and are passionate about improving the core functionalities of platforms like Discord.

Desirable

Experience in the gaming industry or with gaming-related platforms is a plus, as is familiarity with data-driven decision-making processes. You may also have a background in UX research or marketing, which can enhance your ability to connect with users and understand their needs.

What you'll do

As the Engineering Manager for the Engagement team at Discord, you will lead a small but mighty group of engineers focused on enhancing user experiences. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data science, to drive your team’s vision and roadmap. Your role will involve making sound decisions regarding resource allocation and clearly communicating the rationale behind these decisions to your team and partners. You will also be responsible for mentoring your engineers, helping them grow in their careers while ensuring that the team meets its objectives. Your hands-on approach will allow you to contribute to coding efforts, analyze data to inform decisions, and drive product features that resonate with users.

What we offer

At Discord, you will be part of a culture that values collaboration and innovation. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that you have the resources you need to succeed. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the user experience of millions of gamers. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products. Join us in shaping the future of gaming communication and community building.