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Reposted :Staff Software Engineer, Ads Infrastructure

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Reposted :Staff Software Engineer, Ads Infrastructure

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Staff Software Engineer Ads Infrastructure

$248,000 $279,000 base salary + equity + benefits About Discord

With over

200 million monthly users , Discord is the leading voice, video, and text platform for communitiesespecially in gaming. As users spend more than

1.5 billion hours per month

engaging with the platform, Discord is expanding into new revenue streams, including a

next-generation ad platform

that balances user experience with advertiser value. About the Role

As a

Staff Software Engineer, Ads Infrastructure , you will be at the

technical forefront of Discords newest monetization initiative . This role is about building

real-time, large-scale distributed systems

that power ad delivery, optimization, and auction mechanics. Youll tackle high-throughput systems, data-driven ad ranking, and backend architecturedirectly contributing to the platforms long-term business growth. Why This Role is Exciting

Build and evolve the

ad delivery engine

at Discord from the ground up Design

auction-based marketplaces

that optimize ad value and user relevance Solve real-world challenges at the intersection of

distributed systems and mathematical optimization Influence the experience of millions of users and thousands of advertisers Work closely with infra, data, and product teams to own end-to-end systems Key Responsibilities

Architect and scale

real-time systems

for ad delivery, including pacing, targeting, and ranking Design

high-throughput data pipelines

and leverage event streaming (Kafka, PubSub) Implement

auctions and market dynamics

to ensure optimal ad selection and pricing Lead end-to-end project ownership: design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring Collaborate cross-functionally with product, infra, data platform, and design teams Ensure high observability and resilience using tools like

Datadog

in cloud environments What You Bring

8+ years

of backend software engineering experience (Python, Rust, Elixir preferred) ? Experience in

large-scale system design , including databases, data caching, and event-driven architectures ? Strong background in

cloud infrastructure

and

observability tooling Proficient in

real-time data pipelines , especially with Kafka or PubSub 2+ years of technical leadership

experience, with a track record of mentoring and delivering at scale Data-first mindset, user empathy, and a passion for algorithm validation and optimization Why Discord?

Fully remote role in a high-growth tech company Strong compensation with

equity and top-tier benefits ? Work on a platform central to the future of gaming and online interaction Join a team solving real-time, complex, impactful problems in a mission-driven environment Ready to shape the future of ads at Discord?

Apply Now

to become a

Staff Software Engineer Ads Infrastructure

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