[Hiring] Software Engineer @Discord

Role Description

We're looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and contributing to critical infrastructure from design through post-launch iteration.

• Scale and Improve Discord’s ability to review and detect harmful content on the platform
• Build and maintain production systems that operate at massive scale, participating in on-call rotations
• Apply an adversarial mindset to your work - thinking through security, abuse scenarios, edge cases, and scalability concerns
• Collaborate closely with Trust & Safety, ML, Policy, and product teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend services and/or infrastructure in Python (or similar)
• Experience building and operating distributed systems and production services at scale such as GCP or AWS
• Debugging skills and ability to navigate complex, multi-service codebases
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including experience working with cross-functional partners

Requirements

• Experience with content moderation, trust & safety, or related problem domains
• Experience with observability tooling, metrics, and monitoring systems at scale
• A strong passion for Discord and making online communities safer

Benefits

• The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $220,000 + equity + benefits.
• Our salary ranges are determined by role and level.
• Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.