Staff Software Engineer, Safety Processing
DiscordSan Francisco, California, United States • California, United States • California, United States • California, United States • California, United States • California, United States • Santa Clara, California, United States • California, United States • California, United States
Posted October 30, 2025
248000 - 279000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Discord is a leading communication platform used by over 200 million monthly active users, with a strong focus on gaming. Offering text chat, voice-over-IP (VOIP), and integration with thousands of unique game titles, Discord facilitates social interaction before, during, and after gameplay. Its distinctive role in the gaming industry lies in enhancing community engagement and making it easier for players to connect and enjoy games together.
Job Description
Discord is a video game platform with a large user base and a growing role in the future of gaming. The Safety Processing team focuses on ensuring trust and safety within the platform by processing signals and identifying harmful content. This role involves leading backend projects, mentoring a team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build scalable systems. The ideal candidate will champion system design and lead projects in a collaborative and adversarial environment.
Requirements
- Extensive experience developing and maintaining backend systems using Python
- Strong system design and architecture skills with a focus on scalability and reliability
- Experience in a domain requiring an adversarial mindset (trust, safety, security, or privacy)
- On-call experience for production systems
Benefits
- Equity
- Healthcare benefits
- Retirement Plan