
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 seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build new gaming features that enhance user connections on their platform. You'll collaborate with developers and teams to create engaging experiences. This role requires strong skills in JavaScript and React.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in building engaging features for user interaction. Your background includes working with gaming platforms or similar environments, where you've contributed to enhancing user experiences through innovative solutions. You thrive in collaborative settings, engaging with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward. You understand the importance of community feedback and are adept at integrating user insights into your development process. Your technical expertise includes proficiency in JavaScript and React, allowing you to create dynamic and responsive applications. You are passionate about gaming and understand the nuances of creating features that resonate with gamers. You are open to mentoring junior engineers and sharing your knowledge to foster a collaborative team environment.
Desirable
Experience with mobile development and an understanding of game studio dynamics would be beneficial. Familiarity with data-driven decision-making processes and analytics tools is a plus, as it helps in refining user engagement strategies. A background in community management or developer relations can enhance your ability to connect with partners and users effectively.
What you'll do
In this role, you will design, build, and maintain features that facilitate user connections through gaming on Discord. You will engage with developers and game studios to identify opportunities for enhancing the gaming experience on the platform. Collaborating closely with engineers, designers, product owners, and data scientists, you will create fun and trusted experiences that resonate with users. Your work will involve experimenting with new ideas and iterating on existing features to ensure they meet user needs. You will also participate in code reviews and contribute to the overall engineering culture at Discord, which values collaboration and innovation. Your contributions will directly impact how users interact with each other while gaming, making their experience more enjoyable and connected.
What we offer
Discord offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to work on features that impact millions of users, shaping the future of gaming communication. The company values diversity and encourages applications from candidates with varied backgrounds. You will be part of a team that prioritizes personal and professional growth, providing resources and support for your development. Competitive compensation and benefits are part of the package, ensuring that you are rewarded for your contributions to the team and the platform.
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