Staff Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in designing and building scalable systems — your expertise in Python allows you to lead projects that ensure the safety and trust of users on platforms like Discord. You understand the importance of processing safety-related signals and have a keen eye for identifying and mitigating harmful content.

You possess strong leadership skills, guiding and mentoring teams through architectural and system design challenges — your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ensures that tools for content moderation are effective and compliant with regulations. You are passionate about creating a safe online environment and are driven by the impact your work has on user experience.

Your background includes implementing and enhancing machine learning and AI models — you are familiar with automation processes that improve efficiency in content moderation. You thrive in environments where you can innovate and contribute to the development of in-house solutions and vendor tools.

Desirable

Experience with content moderation systems or safety processing is a plus — familiarity with compliance efforts in tech platforms will help you excel in this role. You are also open to learning new technologies and methodologies that can enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer at Discord, you will lead the design and development of backend systems that process safety-related signals — your work will directly impact the safety of millions of users. You will guide your team through complex architectural challenges, ensuring that the systems you build are scalable and robust as Discord continues to grow.

Collaboration is key in this role; you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop tools for content moderation and compliance — your insights will help shape the direction of these tools, ensuring they meet the needs of the platform and its users. You will also be responsible for implementing and enhancing machine learning and AI models that automate processes and improve the efficiency of content moderation efforts.

Your role will involve mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to foster their growth — you will lead code reviews and provide architectural guidance, ensuring that best practices are followed throughout the development process. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to Discord's engineering blog, sharing insights and innovations with the broader engineering community.

What we offer

Discord provides a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the safety and enjoyment of our platform — you will be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and user experience. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and professional growth — we prioritize creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in making Discord a safe and enjoyable space for all users.