Principal Software Engineer, Ads Backend Engineering
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- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Advertising, Gaming, Social Media, BiotechnologyIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: US based only
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Salary: Not specified
Discord is a platform used by over 200 million people monthly for various reasons, primarily for gaming. Over 90% of users play games, spending 1.5 billion hours each month on thousands of titles. The company is focused on improving how users connect and interact around gaming.
This role is for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer within the Ads team, focused on revolutionizing user interaction through innovative ad formats (Quests). The team aims to build a win-win-win suite of distribution tools for game developers, players, and Discord, generating revenue while enhancing user engagement.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain new Ads products and infrastructure (backend and frontend).
- Collaborate with various engineering teams (Revenue Infrastructure, Core Tech, Machine Learning, Data Science).
- Partner with engineering, product, and leadership to design, develop, and scale digital advertising features that drive revenue growth and user engagement.
- Architect simple and maintainable systems for rapid iteration and high product quality.
- Take ownership of projects end-to-end, from requirements refinement to launch and maintenance.
- Introduce coding and operational best practices to the team; continuously learn and teach.
What We Look For
- Focus on Impact: Ability to identify and drive improvements that elevate product quality.
- Sense of Ownership: Commitment to solving problems completely and following through on commitments.
- Growth Mindset: Viewing mistakes as learning opportunities and continuously seeking improvement.
- Love of Mentorship: Providing guidance and feedback to fellow engineers.
Requirements
- Not explicitly listed in the provided text.
Responsibilities
- Designing and building Ads products and infrastructure.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Architecting scalable systems.
- Taking end-to-end ownership of projects.
- Introducing best practices and mentoring team members.
Application Instructions
- Not specified in the provided text.
Company Information
- Discord is a platform used by over 200 million people monthly for gaming.
- The Ads team is focused on innovative ad formats (Quests).
- The company is committed to building a win-win-win suite of distribution tools.
Skills
Full-Stack Development
Frontend Development
Backend Development
System Architecture
Infrastructure
Collaboration
Agile Methodologies
Operational Best Practices
Mentorship
Discord
Voice, video, and text communication platform
About Discord
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, which host discussions and activities related to their interests. Unlike many other platforms, Discord does not rely on advertising 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$952.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_HCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees