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Staff Software Engineer - Player Experience

Discord Inc.San Francisco Bay Area or Remote (U.S.)
Remote Full-time $248K/yr - $279K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain features that facilitate user connections and friendships through gaming, across both desktop and mobile platforms. Engage with developers, gaming studios, and partners to identify opportunities and address challenges, enhancing player experiences within online communities. Collaborate with Engineers, Designers, Product Owners, and Data Scientists to create engaging, enjoyable, and trustworthy user experiences, while experimenting with and iterating on ideas that improve interactions. Work alongside our Content, Marketing, and Machine Learning teams to enhance ranking and discovery systems, helping users find meaningful connections and relevant content. Innovate features that assist users in discovering new friendships and nurturing existing ones, fostering a welcoming environment. Required QualificationsMinimum of 8 years of experience as a software engineer. Proficiency in React/TypeScript, Python, or other modern programming languages. A proven track record of delivering incremental and delightful features that enhance the overall user experience. Ability to adapt between various technical stacks and keen to learn new ones. Enjoyment in collaborating with product teams, designers, and other stakeholders, with a proactive approach to communication and alignment. A holistic approach to problem-solving, demonstrating a commitment to user-centric development.

About the job

Discord serves over 200 million users monthly for a multitude of reasons, with a primary focus on gaming. An impressive 90% of our user base engages in gaming activities, collectively spending 1.5 billion hours on thousands of unique titles via Discord each month. Our platform holds a pivotal role in the future of gaming, as we strive to enhance the social experience of connecting with others before, during, and after gameplay.

At Discord, we are dedicated to improving the gaming experience by fostering connections among players. Collaborating directly with developers and communities, we are creating innovative ways for users to interact and enjoy their gaming sessions. We believe that gaming is more enjoyable with friends, and we are committed to providing the tools and features necessary for developers to enrich these experiences. Our engineering culture emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, and we invite you to be a part of this journey!

About Discord Inc.

Discord is a leading platform for communication and community building, primarily focused on gaming. With over 200 million monthly users, we are dedicated to enhancing the way gamers connect and enjoy their favorite titles. Our mission is to provide a seamless social experience for players, making gaming a shared adventure.

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