Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Headspace- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
The Senior Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning requires 10+ years of experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or Data Scientist, extensive experience building performant machine learning systems at scale, and a strong product sense with a passion for user-driven applications. Candidates should also be able to thrive in ambiguous environments and be excited about solving complex problems.
This role involves building and iterating on ML-driven products to foster creativity, discovery, and engagement on Discord, designing and building robust, high-scale, low-latency content and user recommendation systems, and working with cross-functional teams to create ML-driven roadmaps and make trade-off decisions during product development. The individual will also contribute to mitigating harmful behavior, illegal content, and spam through state-of-the-art detection systems.
Voice, video, and text communication platform
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.