
About Discord
The ultimate platform for community communication
Key Highlights
- Over 200 million active users across 19 million communities
- Founded in 2015, headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- $979.3 million raised in funding, currently in Series H
- Transitioned from gaming to a broader social networking platform
Discord, headquartered in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, is a leading voice, video, and text communication platform with over 200 million active users across 19 million communities. Founded in 2015, Discord has successfully transitioned from a gaming-focused chat app to a versatile social networking s...
🎁 Benefits
Discord offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote work-friendly environment. Employees also benefit from a lear...
🌟 Culture
Discord fosters a unique culture that emphasizes creativity and community engagement. The company's focus on user feedback drives product development,...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Discord is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build premium experiences for millions of subscribers. You'll work with technologies like JavaScript, React, and Node.js. This position requires 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on building user-facing applications that enhance user experiences. Your expertise in JavaScript, React, and Node.js allows you to create seamless interactions and polished interfaces that delight users. You understand the importance of balancing premium features with core functionalities, ensuring that all users have a great experience on the platform.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working cross-functionally with product, design, and data science teams to deliver best-in-class consumer experiences. Your problem-solving skills enable you to tackle complex challenges, and you are comfortable navigating the full technical stack from backend data modeling to frontend development. You are passionate about gaming and understand how to create engaging experiences for users.
Desirable
Experience with cloud services like AWS or Azure is a plus, as is familiarity with agile methodologies. You may also have a background in gaming or a strong interest in the gaming industry, which aligns with Discord's mission to enhance communication for gamers.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be a key driver in building premium features for Discord, focusing on areas such as Nitro, shop, and user identity. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure that the premium experience is not only high-value but also integrates smoothly with the free offerings. Your work will involve designing and implementing APIs that support business logic and enhance user engagement.
You will be responsible for the full breadth of the technical stack, ensuring that backend systems are robust and scalable while also creating polished user interfaces. Your contributions will directly impact revenue generation and user satisfaction, making your role vital to Discord's mission. You will also participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
What we offer
Discord provides a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on millions of users. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that shape the future of gaming communication. The company values innovation and encourages you to bring your ideas to the table. Additionally, you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, along with a supportive team culture that prioritizes your professional growth.
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