Staff Software Engineer, Platform Security at Discord

San Francisco, California, United States

Discord Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, GamingIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience building and operating production systems and infrastructure
  • 5+ years of experience writing software in at least one general-purpose programming language (mainly Python and Rust)
  • 4+ years of experience securing systems with millions of users
  • Been the tech lead for projects involving 3+ engineers and spanning multiple quarters
  • Designed and built user-facing software for customers beyond immediate team
  • Experience securing cloud-based environments (e.g., GCP, Cloudflare)
  • Experience with technologies for defining and orchestrating containers (e.g., OCI, Docker, Distroless, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with build and CI/CD technologies (e.g., Bazel, Buildkite, Terraform)
  • Understand modern authentication and authorization protocols and concepts (e.g., RBAC, OAuth 2.0, OIDC/SAML, Zero Trust network architectures, mTLS)

Responsibilities

  • Guide strategy and lead software engineering projects on a small, highly-autonomous, horizontally-integrated security team (code-forward role)
  • Consult on risk assessments, architectural designs, threat models, code reviews, and more—balancing security with business considerations
  • Develop and apply best-in-class secure baselines for cloud and bare-metal resources
  • Secure first- and third-party software supply chains, from developer’s laptop through version control, CI/CD, and into production
  • Build and own IAM systems that are user-friendly and promote least privilege
  • Manage third-party vulnerabilities while supporting rapid growth for Product Engineering
  • Partner cross-functionally for security monitoring and incident response

Skills

Security Engineering
Software Development
IAM
Threat Modeling
Code Review
Cloud Security
Infrastructure Security
Supply Chain Security
CI/CD
IaC

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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