Discord
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Client Platform
Discord, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Client Platform
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, including gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games. We’re looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to join our Client Platform & Performance team to help lead the technical vision for Discord’s client experience across mobile, desktop, and web, with a special focus on building a fast, reliable, and delightful product for our growing global user base. You’ll report to our Director of Engineering, Client Platform & Performance, and play a critical role in shaping the technical foundation that powers Discord’s experience for millions of people worldwide. Our goal is to build products that our customers absolutely love — functional, reliable, usable, and delightful — with performance as a core feature and an iterative approach to solving complex problems. What you'll be doing
Lead technical direction and strategy for Discord’s client platforms, driving performance improvements across mobile, desktop, and web. Architect and develop foundational client-side libraries and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and exceptional end-to-end performance. Optimize and evolve our React Native stack where it powers parts of our mobile experience, while collaborating on performance initiatives for other client technologies. Own engineering quality for client performance, developing systems and processes to ensure it can be sustainably maintained and improved across all platforms. Mentor and grow the next generation of technical leaders at Discord. What you should have
10+ years of experience as a software engineer working on large, cross-platform applications. Deep understanding of client performance, with hands-on experience improving performance on mobile, desktop, and/or web platforms. A proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex performance issues. Strong communication skills to drive clear technical discussions and build alignment across diverse teams. Experience leading technical excellence, setting best practices for performance, quality, and accessibility at scale. Bonus Points
Active in the React, React Native, or broader performance communities (open source contributions, technical talks, etc.). Experience optimizing applications for international markets with varying network conditions. Experience with advanced profiling, instrumentation, and monitoring tools. Background in game development or game-adjacent technologies. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $304,000 to $342,000 + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Salary details reflect base salary only and do not include equity or benefits. Why Discord? Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are a multiplatform, multigenerational, multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or competing in matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. If you need accommodations, please let your recruiter know. Equal Opportunity
Discord is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. If you believe you belong to any protected category, you may choose to answer voluntary self-identification questions as part of our recruitment process. Your responses are confidential and will be used to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and inclusion efforts.
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Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, including gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games. We’re looking for a Senior Staff Engineer to join our Client Platform & Performance team to help lead the technical vision for Discord’s client experience across mobile, desktop, and web, with a special focus on building a fast, reliable, and delightful product for our growing global user base. You’ll report to our Director of Engineering, Client Platform & Performance, and play a critical role in shaping the technical foundation that powers Discord’s experience for millions of people worldwide. Our goal is to build products that our customers absolutely love — functional, reliable, usable, and delightful — with performance as a core feature and an iterative approach to solving complex problems. What you'll be doing
Lead technical direction and strategy for Discord’s client platforms, driving performance improvements across mobile, desktop, and web. Architect and develop foundational client-side libraries and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and exceptional end-to-end performance. Optimize and evolve our React Native stack where it powers parts of our mobile experience, while collaborating on performance initiatives for other client technologies. Own engineering quality for client performance, developing systems and processes to ensure it can be sustainably maintained and improved across all platforms. Mentor and grow the next generation of technical leaders at Discord. What you should have
10+ years of experience as a software engineer working on large, cross-platform applications. Deep understanding of client performance, with hands-on experience improving performance on mobile, desktop, and/or web platforms. A proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex performance issues. Strong communication skills to drive clear technical discussions and build alignment across diverse teams. Experience leading technical excellence, setting best practices for performance, quality, and accessibility at scale. Bonus Points
Active in the React, React Native, or broader performance communities (open source contributions, technical talks, etc.). Experience optimizing applications for international markets with varying network conditions. Experience with advanced profiling, instrumentation, and monitoring tools. Background in game development or game-adjacent technologies. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $304,000 to $342,000 + equity + benefits. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Salary details reflect base salary only and do not include equity or benefits. Why Discord? Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are a multiplatform, multigenerational, multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or competing in matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. If you need accommodations, please let your recruiter know. Equal Opportunity
Discord is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status. If you believe you belong to any protected category, you may choose to answer voluntary self-identification questions as part of our recruitment process. Your responses are confidential and will be used to measure the effectiveness of our outreach and inclusion efforts.
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