Discord
Reposted - Senior Technical Program Manager, Cost & Efficiency
Discord, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Reposted :Senior Technical Program Manager, Cost & Efficiency
Discord Moderator Jobs Job Description
Senior Technical Program Manager – Cost & Efficiency
$196,000 – $220,000 base salary + equity + comprehensive benefits About Discord
With over
200 million users each month , Discord is where communities—especially gamers—gather to talk, collaborate, and share experiences. Users spend over
1.5 billion hours monthly
gaming on Discord, making it a vital platform in the future of online interaction. To support our continued scale, Discord is focused on
cost optimization
while delivering industry-leading performance. Join us as we grow strategically and sustainably. About the Role
As a
Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), Cost & Efficiency , you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to manage, analyze, and optimize Discord’s infrastructure and data costs. This role combines technical acumen with strong program management and strategic influence, ensuring our engineering operations scale efficiently while maintaining best-in-class user experience. You’ll work closely with infrastructure, data, ML, and product teams, influencing everything from
cloud vendor relationships
to
query cost management
and
cost-to-serve analysis . What You’ll Do
Infrastructure Cost Optimization
– Collaborate with engineering and ML teams to implement cost-reduction strategies across compute, storage, and networking Data Query Efficiency
– Partner with data science and engineering teams to identify and minimize high-cost data queries Cost-to-Serve Analytics
– Deliver actionable insights by analyzing how much key product features cost to operate Build a Cost Attribution Platform
– Lead efforts to improve
cost observability , laying the foundation for real-time cost awareness and alerting Capacity Planning
– Manage cost-efficient capacity management with major cloud vendors Partner with Product Teams
– Evaluate financial implications of new feature development and deployments Vendor Management
– Lead vendor negotiations and account oversight, ensuring favorable cost structures and strong partnerships What You Bring
Data Analysis Proficiency
– Skilled in dashboards, metrics tracking, and deriving insights from large datasets Program Management Experience
– Demonstrated success managing technical cost efficiency initiatives in mid-to-large-scale environments Cross-Functional Leadership
– Proven ability to drive alignment across infrastructure, data, and product teams Strategic Problem-Solving
– Strong systems thinking and ability to translate complexity into executable plans Cloud Vendor Expertise
– Experience negotiating and managing AWS, GCP, or Azure resources ️
Results-Driven
– Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where proactive execution is key Bonus Points
Familiarity with cost management tools in large infrastructure environments Experience with Discord or similar high-scale communication platforms Why You'll Love Working Here
Direct impact on Discord’s
operational sustainability Work with
innovative engineers and TPMs
who care about impact Competitive pay, equity, and
world-class benefits Freedom to innovate in a
culture that values efficiency and experimentation Ready to help Discord scale smartly and sustainably?
Apply Now
to become our next
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Discord Moderator Jobs Job Description
Senior Technical Program Manager – Cost & Efficiency
$196,000 – $220,000 base salary + equity + comprehensive benefits About Discord
With over
200 million users each month , Discord is where communities—especially gamers—gather to talk, collaborate, and share experiences. Users spend over
1.5 billion hours monthly
gaming on Discord, making it a vital platform in the future of online interaction. To support our continued scale, Discord is focused on
cost optimization
while delivering industry-leading performance. Join us as we grow strategically and sustainably. About the Role
As a
Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), Cost & Efficiency , you'll lead cross-functional initiatives to manage, analyze, and optimize Discord’s infrastructure and data costs. This role combines technical acumen with strong program management and strategic influence, ensuring our engineering operations scale efficiently while maintaining best-in-class user experience. You’ll work closely with infrastructure, data, ML, and product teams, influencing everything from
cloud vendor relationships
to
query cost management
and
cost-to-serve analysis . What You’ll Do
Infrastructure Cost Optimization
– Collaborate with engineering and ML teams to implement cost-reduction strategies across compute, storage, and networking Data Query Efficiency
– Partner with data science and engineering teams to identify and minimize high-cost data queries Cost-to-Serve Analytics
– Deliver actionable insights by analyzing how much key product features cost to operate Build a Cost Attribution Platform
– Lead efforts to improve
cost observability , laying the foundation for real-time cost awareness and alerting Capacity Planning
– Manage cost-efficient capacity management with major cloud vendors Partner with Product Teams
– Evaluate financial implications of new feature development and deployments Vendor Management
– Lead vendor negotiations and account oversight, ensuring favorable cost structures and strong partnerships What You Bring
Data Analysis Proficiency
– Skilled in dashboards, metrics tracking, and deriving insights from large datasets Program Management Experience
– Demonstrated success managing technical cost efficiency initiatives in mid-to-large-scale environments Cross-Functional Leadership
– Proven ability to drive alignment across infrastructure, data, and product teams Strategic Problem-Solving
– Strong systems thinking and ability to translate complexity into executable plans Cloud Vendor Expertise
– Experience negotiating and managing AWS, GCP, or Azure resources ️
Results-Driven
– Thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where proactive execution is key Bonus Points
Familiarity with cost management tools in large infrastructure environments Experience with Discord or similar high-scale communication platforms Why You'll Love Working Here
Direct impact on Discord’s
operational sustainability Work with
innovative engineers and TPMs
who care about impact Competitive pay, equity, and
world-class benefits Freedom to innovate in a
culture that values efficiency and experimentation Ready to help Discord scale smartly and sustainably?
Apply Now
to become our next
Senior Technical Program Manager – Cost & Efficiency
and lead the charge in shaping the future of responsible growth at Discord. Software Engineer - Ads Identity and Attribution
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