Software Engineer- Database Infrastructure
DiscordSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted April 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
Discord is seeking a Software Engineer- Database Infrastructure to join their team. The role involves building and operating large-scale, reliable and performant data systems with ScyllaDB, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Linux and Rust.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience with building backend infrastructure
- Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and test complex systems in a live, production environment
- Strong operating systems, distributed systems, and concurrency control fundamentals
- Proficiency with at least one statically-typed programming language: e.g. Rust, Go, Java, C, C++
Benefits
- US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $180,000 + equity + benefits
