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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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Staff Engineer • Lead
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Discord is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the technical vision for their mobile architecture across iOS and Android. You'll work with React Native to optimize performance and enhance user experience. This role requires strong expertise in mobile development and architecture.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in mobile software engineering, particularly with a focus on performance-critical systems. Your background includes deep expertise in React Native, iOS, and Android development, allowing you to tackle complex challenges in mobile architecture. You are skilled in optimizing applications for performance, ensuring that users have a seamless experience. As a mentor, you enjoy guiding other engineers and sharing your knowledge to foster a collaborative team environment. You are passionate about building products that users love, with a strong emphasis on functionality and reliability.
Desirable
Experience with performance optimization techniques, including Time-to-Interactive (TTI) and memory management, is a plus. Familiarity with mobile libraries and infrastructure that support scalable applications will enhance your contributions to the team.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead the technical direction and architecture decisions for Discord's mobile platform. Your primary focus will be on optimizing React Native applications to deliver an exceptional user experience. You will build and enhance foundational mobile libraries that power Discord's apps on both iOS and Android. Your responsibilities will include driving solutions to challenging performance problems, such as crash reduction and jank elimination, ensuring that the mobile experience is both functional and delightful. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align on product goals and technical strategies, making a significant impact on the future of gaming communication.
What we offer
Discord provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to enhancing the gaming experience for millions of users. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values collaboration and personal growth. Join us in shaping the future of gaming communication and making a difference in the lives of our users.
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