Senior Software Engineer - React Native
KrakenFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.
We're looking for a highly motivated, mission-focused Staff Engineer to join our Core Product team. Core Product is responsible for improving the core value of Discord – everything from chatting with friends, hanging out on voice, and gaming with others. We build all the core experiences within Discord with the goal of making Discord the best place to hang out with your friends and, in doing so, grow the number of people who love using Discord. You will work across the full stack to build delightful and impactful features that are focused on making Discord the best place to play games and hangout with your friends online.
In this role, you will lead the creation of new features, improve our existing features, and help make our product successful on web and mobile. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working across the React frontend, Python backend, and jumping into our Elixir backend and native clients when needed. If you love creating great experiences and driving impact, we’d love to hear from you.
This position is US-based and can be remote but if you live in the Bay Area, you’re welcome to work from our beautiful SF office.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000 to $279,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way
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.