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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...
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Software Engineering • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Discord is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Persistence Infrastructure team to build and operate large-scale data systems. You'll work with technologies like Rust, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 4+ years of experience building distributed systems and datastore infrastructure — you've developed and operated large-scale, reliable, and performant data systems that support millions of users. Your expertise includes working with databases and data services, ensuring they are optimized for performance and reliability.
You possess deep knowledge of Rust, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch — you've utilized these technologies to create efficient data access services and storage solutions. Your experience with Linux environments allows you to navigate and optimize system performance effectively.
You are a collaborative team player who enjoys working with product and infrastructure teams — you understand the importance of developing storage primitives that enable seamless user experiences. Your ability to exercise
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