Full-Time

Senior Recruiter

Advertising Solutions & GTM

Posted on 9/20/2025

Discord

Discord

1,001-5,000 employees

Voice, video, and text chat for communities

Compensation Overview

$160k - $180k/yr

+ Equity

United States

In Person

Must reside in or relocate to the SF Bay Area (listed counties). Relocation assistance may be available.

Category
People & HR (1)
Requirements
  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with proven success in go-to-market roles
  • experience recruiting for ad tech, martech, or digital media companies
  • deep domain knowledge of the ad tech industry landscape and/or ad tech sales roles
  • demonstrated expertise recruiting across multiple sales segments with understanding of competency differences between levels and verticals
  • proven ability to build talent pipelines from the ground up and implement process improvements that accelerated hiring velocity
  • experience creating talent mapping frameworks and sourcing playbooks with vertical expertise across gaming (mobile, console, PC) and media & entertainment segments
  • experience partnering with senior sales stakeholders to assess hiring needs, scope roles accurately, and guide interview processes while maintaining high talent quality standards
  • proficiency with recruiting tools including ATS such as Greenhouse and sourcing tools such as Gem, LinkedIn Recruiter and Seekout
  • analytical mindset with ability to interpret recruiting data, identify trends, and make strategic recommendations
Responsibilities
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting for Discord’s Business organization specializing in hiring for teams such as Advertising Solutions (Sales), Developer Operations, Revenue Operations and Customer Success
  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute strategic recruiting plans that align with Discord’s aggressive growth targets and market expansion
  • Source and evaluate top-tier sales talent including Sales Leadership, Account Executives, Account Managers, Advertising Operations Managers, Sales Operations and Revenue Partnership roles across various segments
  • Build and manage robust talent pipelines for both immediate hiring needs and future growth, utilizing creative sourcing strategies and competitive intelligence
  • Design and implement streamlined hiring processes that accelerate time-to-fill while maintaining quality standards and candidate experience
  • Provide market insights and talent landscape analysis to leadership, advising on competitive positioning and hiring strategies
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams supporting the sales organization, including Sales Operations, HRBPs, compensation and beyond
Desired Qualifications
  • Residence in San Francisco Bay Area or willingness to relocate to the Bay Area
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $180,000 + 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.
  • The other items in the posting that could be considered desirable: familiarity with ad tech landscape, deep domain knowledge, etc.

Discord provides a voice, video, and text chat platform that helps friends and communities connect and hang out online. It supports organizing conversations in servers, with channels for different topics, and offers features for voice and video calls, messages, and streaming. Discord works by letting users join communities (servers), participate in real-time chats, and share media and screens. It differentiates itself by not selling user data or running ads, and by offering a Nitro premium subscription that adds perks like higher quality streams and cosmetic customization. The company’s goal is to help people feel like they belong and can explore their interests through shared spaces and conversations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$979.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • In-game purchases create new revenue stream as developers adopt Discord's commerce layer.
  • Nitro Rewards bundling drives subscription retention through brand partnerships and exclusive perks.
  • 150M monthly active users across 19M servers provide massive platform for monetization expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Gaming communities represent 70% of activity; AAA title migration to proprietary platforms threatens existence.
  • Gas acquisition creates COPPA and GDPR liability; FTC enforcement risks €20M+ fines.
  • Microsoft partnership dependency commoditizes Nitro; termination spikes churn before IPO launch.

What makes Discord unique

  • Ad-free, data-respecting freemium model differentiates Discord from Meta and Telegram competitors.
  • In-game commerce integration with Marvel Rivals expands monetization beyond subscription-only revenue model.
  • Nitro Rewards partnerships with Xbox Game Pass and hardware brands enhance premium tier value.

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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

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

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Zoom Bangla News
Dec 3rd, 2025
Discord launches in-game purchases with Marvel Rivals ahead of potential IPO

Discord has launched in-game purchasing tools, allowing users to buy digital game items directly within the app. The move comes as the company reportedly prepares for an initial public offering. Marvel Rivals is the first partner for the new shop feature, with its Discord server hosting over four million members. Players can purchase bundles, costumes and emotes without leaving Discord. The feature includes wishlist functionality, enabling users to gift in-game items via direct message. Currently available only on Discord's desktop app in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland and Oceania, the commerce layer represents a significant revenue diversification strategy. The feature provides game developers with an additional sales channel whilst keeping users engaged within Discord's ecosystem.

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 […]

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