Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

E-Commerce Platform

Updated on 3/13/2025

Discord

Discord

1,001-5,000 employees

Voice, video, and text communication platform

Compensation Overview

$223k - $245.5kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote work is limited to candidates based in the U.S.

Category
Backend Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Python
BigQuery
Postgres
Flask
Looker
Data Analysis
Google Cloud Platform
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 enhance product quality.
  • 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, where they can interact with others who share similar passions. Unlike many other platforms, Discord does not rely on advertisements 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 Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$952.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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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).

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
The Information
May 4th, 2023
Discord’s Revenue Growth Slows to 44% in 2022

Many tech firms saw meager revenue growth, or even a decline, last year as the digital ad market stalled and businesses cut back spending on software. Messaging startup Discord was an exception. Discord, which makes money from subscription fees, lifted revenue 44% to $445 million last year, ...

The Verge
Jan 17th, 2023
Discord acquires Gas, the popular app for teens to compliment each other

Gas will remain a standalone app at Discord.

Business Wire
Dec 7th, 2021
Holaplex Announces $6 Million Seed Round To Empower Independent Creators Of Nfts

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Holaplex, an all-in-one NFT platform that leverages Solana in addition to Solana-powered on-chain protocol, Metaplex, announces a $6 million seed round led by blockchain-focused investment firm CoinFund. Other major ecosystem players who participated in the round include: Social Capital, Valor, Collab+Currency, Blockchain Coinvestors and Solana Capital. Founded in 2021, Holaplex provides independent artists, musicians and creators with simple, free tools to make and s

TechCrunch
Dec 17th, 2020
Update: Discord confirms raising $100M at a valuation of $7B

The world of virtual communications continues to hold a central place in our socially-distanced lives, and today it looks like one of the companies reaping some of the spoils is also reaping some funding out of it. Discord, the chat and communications platform wildly popular with gamers and, increasingly, many others, has confirmed to us […]

TechPope
Dec 4th, 2020
Introducing SINOVATE: The Future of Decentralized Cloud Storage

LONDON, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Decentralized cloud data storage platform SINOVATE is developing its own in-house blockchain technology known as Deterministic Infinity Nodes (DIN). The potentially groundbreaking new tech works in unison with Incorruptible Data Storage (IDS) to create a new cons