Staff Frontend Software Engineer
Privy- Full Time
- Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Candidates should possess 8+ years of front-end development experience building rich, user-centric applications (web and/or mobile), along with expertise in React and React Native, demonstrating a deep understanding of their ecosystems and libraries. A strong UI/UX sensibility and a passion for great design and user experience are essential, ideally complemented by experience with libraries like Reanimated.
As a Staff Software Engineer – UI/UX & Animations, you will implement highly polished UIs by translating design concepts into pixel-perfect, high-quality code, write clean, maintainable code in React and React Native, and drive best practices in performance and accessibility for all UI components. You will collaborate with Product, Design, and Marketing to define the team's vision and roadmap, mentor engineers, set high code standards, and guide front-end architecture decisions, championing UI/UX quality at Discord.
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.