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Staff Software Engineer, Mobile Architecture

Discord Inc.San Francisco Bay Area New
On-site Full-time $248K/yr - $279K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:Lead the technical direction and architectural decisions for Discord's mobile platform, particularly emphasizing React Native optimization and performance. Develop and enhance foundational mobile libraries and infrastructure that support our iOS and Android applications. Address performance challenges such as Time-to-Interactive (TTI), memory optimization, crash reduction, and jank elimination. Oversee React Native infrastructure initiatives, ensuring Discord remains at the forefront of React Native adoption. Architect scalable mobile solutions leveraging React Native, TypeScript/JavaScript, with native development in Swift/Kotlin as needed for performance-critical paths. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence technical decisions across the organization. Mentor engineers within the team, elevating the overall technical proficiency of the mobile organization. Establish best practices and engineering standards for mobile development at Discord. What You Bring:8+ years of experience as a software engineer on large, cross-platform software projects.1+ years of experience working on a production React Native application at scale or contributing to React Native foundational libraries. Proficient in writing clean, maintainable code and establishing engineering best practices.

About the job

Discord connects more than 200 million users each month, offering a platform designed to enhance the gaming experience. With a community deeply engaged in gaming, over 90% of users play various titles, adding up to 1.5 billion hours of gameplay monthly, the company is dedicated to making it easy for players to interact and enjoy their gaming journeys.

Role overview

The Staff Software Engineer, Mobile Architecture will help define the technical direction for Discord’s mobile apps on iOS and Android. This role centers on optimizing performance-critical systems using React Native, aiming to deliver a seamless and responsive mobile experience.

What you will do

  • Shape the architecture and long-term vision for Discord's mobile platforms
  • Lead technical strategy and address complex engineering challenges
  • Mentor engineers within the mobile team
  • Focus on improving functionality, reliability, and performance across mobile applications

Requirements

  • Experience with mobile development on iOS and Android
  • Strong background in React Native
  • Ability to guide technical decisions and mentor fellow engineers
  • Proven track record of optimizing performance-critical systems

About Discord Inc.

Discord is a leading communication platform that enhances the gaming experience for millions of users worldwide. With a focus on community building, Discord provides tools for seamless interaction, making it a vital part of the gaming ecosystem.

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