Software Engineer, Notifications

Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games.

What You'll Be Doing

Pair with Machine Learning engineers to optimize global notification signals and quality.

Maintain a high quality bar for our platform’s operational health and client performance

Pair with Product and Design leads to find the right solutions that balance delight, speed of delivery and impact

What you should have

2+ years of professional software engineering experience

Proficiency in one or more of Python, Elixir, or Typescript with eagerness to learn new languages and skills

A track record of delivering high quality software reliably and on time

Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset: you sweat the right details and catch your own bugs before they reach customers

You are motivated to help your team members succeed, grow, and learn from each other through empathetic feedback

A customer-focused approach and comfort working toward clear, measurable team goals

Bonus Points

You are a Discord user, and understand the core features and flow of Discord communications

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $160,000 to $180,000 + 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.

Why Discord?

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, and helps developers build and grow their businesses. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!

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