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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Core Product

Updated on 9/6/2024

Discord

Discord

1,001-5,000 employees

Voice, video, and text communication platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Venture Capital
VR & AR
Consumer Software
Education
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$183k - $201kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
Data Science
Product Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Experience with React and/or Javascript
  • Specialized in building consumer-facing products on web and mobile platforms
  • Developed domain expertise in either web or mobile front-end (or both)
  • Eager to learn new languages and frameworks, and comfortable working across the full stack when needed
  • Worked in a product team with clear metrics goals and had a measurable positive impact on customers
  • Strong product sense and take pride in sweating the details of great UX
  • Motivated to help team members succeed and grow and learn from each other through empathetic feedback
Responsibilities
  • Building delightful products with a very high bar for quality, performance, and a focus on impact
  • Working with Product, Design, Data Science, UX Research, and Marketing to shape the team’s vision and roadmap
  • Helping find the right solutions that balance delight, speed of delivery and impact by collaborating with design and product partners

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, accommodating a wide range of groups from artists to study teams. Users can join various communities, known as servers, which host discussions and activities related to specific topics. 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 engage with others who share similar passions.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$980.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-36%

1 year growth

-32%

2 year growth

-14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Discord's impressive revenue growth of 44% in 2022, despite a challenging market, indicates strong financial health and resilience.
  • The company's $500 million funding round and $15 billion valuation highlight its robust market position and potential for future growth.
  • Working at Discord offers the opportunity to be part of a platform that fosters diverse communities and meaningful connections, making a positive social impact.

What critics are saying

  • The slowing revenue growth rate could indicate potential challenges in sustaining high growth levels in the future.
  • The competitive landscape of communication platforms is intense, with new entrants and existing giants posing constant threats.

What makes Discord unique

  • Discord's ad-free model and focus on user privacy set it apart from competitors who rely heavily on advertising revenue.
  • The platform's Nitro subscription offers unique perks like higher quality streams and customizations, enhancing user experience and loyalty.
  • Discord's acquisition of Gas and its commitment to keeping it as a standalone app shows a strategic approach to expanding its user base without diluting its core offering.

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).