Discord Senior Software Engineer on Discord's Consumer Revenue squads building premium experiences like Nitro and shop. Owns projects end to end and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class user experiences.
Responsibilities
Build and improve premium Discord experiences such as Nitro, shop, boosting, user identity, and more.
Own projects end to end by partnering with Product to refine requirements, create technical specs, and work closely with Design to execute and deliver best-in-class user experiences.
Work with a team of full-stack engineers to ship new features across Web, Android, and iOS.
Lead complex initiatives from conception to completion, thriving in ambiguous environments.
Rapidly prototype new features and synthesize insights through experimentation.
What you should have
5+ years of software engineering experience. You’re a key technical contributor to your team and have led sizable projects which have had a big impact on your team’s roadmap.
Full-stack proficiency. You are an expert in React/React Native with a solid grasp of Python backend development. We work primarily in the web (React, TypeScript), mobile (React Native, with a small amount of Kotlin, Objective-C, and Swift), and backend (Python).
Product sense. You maintain a high degree of empathy for your internal and external users, and seek feedback from them about your work. You have an eye for what changes can bring a product from good to great.
Ownership mentality. You thrive with autonomy, take initiative to drive projects forward, and are comfortable with ambiguity.
Pragmatic approach. You find incremental approaches to solving complex problems, enjoy rapidly prototyping solutions, value your autonomy and operate with high integrity.
Performance-focused mindset. You have a solid understanding of React performance and client-server performance optimization, and a commitment to maintaining high-performance standards.
Qualification
Full-stack proficiencyExpert in React/React NativeProduct sense with empathy for usersOwnership mentalityPragmatic approach$196
Required
5+ years of software engineering experience
Full-stack proficiency
Expert in React/React Native
Solid grasp of Python backend development
Product sense with empathy for users
Ownership mentality
Pragmatic approach
Preferred
Experience working on teams focused on growth, particularly in revenue generation, product monetization, or user engagement systems
Strong track record of driving measurable impact through experimentation and data-driven decision making
Demonstrated success in attracting new users, driving engagement, sustaining long-term retention, and optimizing consumer-facing features
Experience with performance optimization at scale, particularly for consumer-facing applications
Interest or passion for the Discord platform
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available. For this role, there is no formal requirement to work from the office.
The base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This position will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; life and disability insurance; paid time off; and paid parental leave. 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 role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits. Applications for this role are accepted on an ongoing basis.
