Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

E-Commerce Platform

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Discord

Discord

1,001-5,000 employees

Voice, video, and text communication platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$223k - $245.5kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

This position is US based only.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Python
BigQuery
Postgres
Flask
Looker
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform

You match the following Discord's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Deep domain expertise in the e-commerce platform world: product catalogs, content management, marketplaces, pricing, promotional offers, and discounts.
  • Experience at scale by working on high throughput, low latency systems that power our commerce flows.
  • Backend and data experience, primarily backend focused, with deep experience in platforms, tools, and frameworks similar to Python Flask, GCP, Postgres, BigQuery, analytics tools such as Looker and Mode, and observability tools like Datadog.
  • A growth mindset, viewing mistakes as learning opportunities and building upon successes.
  • A focus on impact, with a sharp eye for changes that can improve products.
  • A sense of ownership, believing in solving problems completely rather than just shipping solutions.
  • A love of mentorship of fellow engineers, providing feedback and guidance on system architecture, API design, data modeling, and tradeoffs.
  • 8+ years of experience, 4+ in relevant roles.
Responsibilities
  • Act as a technical leader and domain expert on e-commerce product catalog data modeling to build world-class shopping experiences, content recommendations, and promotions that serve low latency content to Shop UIs.
  • Be a strategic partner with engineering, product, and cross-functional leadership to advise and chart out pathways to scaling revenue operations and business lines.
  • Partner with Product, Design, CX, Data Science, and feature teams across the company to evolve Discord’s commerce platform and expand its capabilities.
  • Provide feature teams with tools and platform support needed to spin up new monetization products.
  • Improve the reliability, observability, and stability of Discord’s commerce systems.

Discord is a communication platform that allows users to connect through voice, video, and text. It serves as a space for friends and communities to gather and share their interests, catering to a wide range of groups such as artists, activists, study groups, and hobbyists. Users can join various communities, known as servers, which host discussions and activities related to their interests. Unlike many other platforms, Discord does not rely on advertising or selling user data; instead, it offers a premium subscription service called Nitro, which provides additional features like enhanced streaming quality and customization options. The goal of Discord is to create a welcoming environment where people can build connections and foster a sense of belonging.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$952.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Discord's revenue grew 44% in 2022, showcasing resilience in a challenging market.
  • Integration with AI moderation tools can enhance user experience and safety.
  • Collaborations with educational platforms position Discord as a key remote learning tool.

What critics are saying

  • Discord's revenue growth slowed in 2022, indicating potential market saturation.
  • Integrating Gas may alienate existing users if not managed carefully.
  • Decentralized platforms like SINOVATE pose a competitive threat to Discord's model.

What makes Discord unique

  • Discord offers a unique ad-free communication platform with a premium subscription model.
  • It supports diverse communities, from gamers to artists, enhancing its user base diversity.
  • Discord's acquisition of Gas expands its reach to a younger, teen-focused audience.

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Benefits

Stay healthy - We take care of our team with comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

Parental perks - Spend some quality time with the next generation with parental leave, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.

Kick back - Stay refreshed with over 19 paid holidays, use-what-you-need sick days, and four weeks of PTO.

Commute easy - In a non-COVID world, get up to $270 per month for your commuting and parking needs.

The loadout - When we’re back in the office, enjoy daily catered lunches and snacks, a desk fund to make your space yours, and whatever you need for your computer setup, including a headphone allowance.

Wellness on us - Take advantage of a quarterly wellness allowance for your gym membership or other wellness activities. Virtual yoga every week!

Transgender benefits - Discord will reimburse up to $20,000 for any procedure related to transition.

Discord HQ - Our office is located in Potrero Hill, a little neighborhood in San Francisco near awesome coffee and food.

Relocation - Excellent relocation bonuses for new hires moving to San Francisco (once it’s safe to return).