Discord

Software Engineer, Safety Processing

San Francisco, California, United States

$160,000 – $180,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Social Media, Gaming, BiotechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + equity + benefits (US base salary)

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month, with over 90% of users playing video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, focusing on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

As an engineer on the Safety Processing team, you will work on the core safety pipeline, ingesting signals like user reports and processing them through automated and manual means. This includes partnering with ML teams, AI tooling integrations, and building agent-facing tooling for manual review. You will report to the Engineering Manager of Safety Processing and contribute to designing the future of safety at Discord.

Responsibilities

  • Scale and improve Discord’s ability to review potentially harmful content on the platform.
  • Collaborate with ML teams to implement models for improved efficiency.
  • Modernize server-side business logic and UIs for agent-facing tooling, across the full stack.
  • Bring next-generation review processing tooling to life at the scale of Discord.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience working on full-stack products or systems using Python + Flask or similar technologies.
  • Experience creating pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
  • Comfort working within a highly collaborative team environment.

Bonus Points

  • Experience building internal tools, especially for content moderation, customer service, data-driven investigation, or Safety orgs.
  • Experience designing and deploying scalable services using components such as Kafka, PubSub, GCP/AWS, and Kubernetes.

Company Information

Discord is a multiplatform, multigenerational, and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games provide a way to have fun with favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches. Join us in our mission!

Application Instructions

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Skills

Python
Flask
Full-stack development
Content moderation tools
Scalable services
Kafka
PubSub
GCP
AWS
Kubernetes
Machine Learning
AI tooling
UI/UX development

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

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).

Risks

Discord's revenue growth slowed in 2022, indicating potential market saturation.
Integrating Gas may alienate existing users if not managed carefully.
Decentralized platforms like SINOVATE pose a competitive threat to Discord's model.

Differentiation

Discord offers a unique ad-free communication platform with a premium subscription model.
It supports diverse communities, from gamers to artists, enhancing its user base diversity.
Discord's acquisition of Gas expands its reach to a younger, teen-focused audience.

Upsides

Discord's revenue grew 44% in 2022, showcasing resilience in a challenging market.
Integration with AI moderation tools can enhance user experience and safety.
Collaborations with educational platforms position Discord as a key remote learning tool.

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