Discord
Reposted: Staff Software Engineer, Platform Security
Discord, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Reposted: Staff Software Engineer, Platform Security
Discord Moderator Jobs Job Description
Staff Software Engineer, Platform Security
Company : Discord Job Type : Full-time About the Role :
Discord is seeking a
Staff Software Engineer
to join their
Platform Security Engineering
team. This team is dedicated to ensuring security and privacy for Discord’s 200 million monthly active users. As a
Staff Software Engineer , you will focus on advancing Discord’s security strategies, software development, and operational excellence. In this role, you will help secure the platform by creating “paved paths” for managing identities and access, shipping code, configuring cloud infrastructure, and operating services. You will report to the Platform Security Engineering Manager and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure security best practices and safeguard systems. If you're passionate about security, enjoy working on technical and social projects, and want to improve Discord, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities :
Lead and guide strategy : Drive software engineering projects on a small, highly-autonomous security team, influencing security practices across engineering. Consult on security matters : Assess risks, advise on architectural designs, perform code reviews, and balance security with business needs. Develop secure baselines : Implement best-in-class security protocols for both cloud and on-premise resources. Secure software supply chain : Safeguard the flow of code from developer laptops to production environments through version control, CI/CD, etc. Build and maintain IAM systems : Develop user-friendly identity and access management (IAM) systems with an emphasis on least privilege. Collaborate cross-functionally : Partner with teams for security monitoring, incident response, and securing product engineering growth. Example Projects :
Enhance IAM solutions at Discord. Develop automated tooling to scan infrastructure for vulnerabilities. Integrate service-to-service authentication/authorization into Discord's next-generation developer platform. What You Should Have :
7+ years
of experience building and operating production systems and infrastructure. 5+ years
of experience writing software in languages like Python and Rust. 4+ years
of experience securing systems with millions of users. Experience as a
tech lead
for projects with 3+ engineers. Proficiency in
cloud-based environments
(e.g., GCP, Cloudflare). Experience with
container technologies
like Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of modern
authentication protocols
(RBAC, OAuth 2.0, OIDC/SAML). Familiarity with
CI/CD technologies
(e.g., Bazel, Buildkite, Terraform). Bonus Points :
Familiarity with tools to increase team impact. Experience securing
multi-cloud environments . Experience with
service meshes
(e.g., Envoy, Istio). Experience securing
bare-metal hosts
or
VMs . Knowledge of
Kubernetes security policies . Compensation :
Base salary range : $248,000 - $279,000 per year, plus equity and benefits. Compensation is based on role, level, skills, experience, and education. Why Discord? :
Discord is integral to the gaming community, providing a multiplatform, multiplayer platform that helps users connect, play, and share experiences. By joining Discord, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of social and gaming communications. Software Engineer - Ads Identity and Attribution
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Discord Moderator Jobs Job Description
Staff Software Engineer, Platform Security
Company : Discord Job Type : Full-time About the Role :
Discord is seeking a
Staff Software Engineer
to join their
Platform Security Engineering
team. This team is dedicated to ensuring security and privacy for Discord’s 200 million monthly active users. As a
Staff Software Engineer , you will focus on advancing Discord’s security strategies, software development, and operational excellence. In this role, you will help secure the platform by creating “paved paths” for managing identities and access, shipping code, configuring cloud infrastructure, and operating services. You will report to the Platform Security Engineering Manager and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure security best practices and safeguard systems. If you're passionate about security, enjoy working on technical and social projects, and want to improve Discord, this is the role for you! Key Responsibilities :
Lead and guide strategy : Drive software engineering projects on a small, highly-autonomous security team, influencing security practices across engineering. Consult on security matters : Assess risks, advise on architectural designs, perform code reviews, and balance security with business needs. Develop secure baselines : Implement best-in-class security protocols for both cloud and on-premise resources. Secure software supply chain : Safeguard the flow of code from developer laptops to production environments through version control, CI/CD, etc. Build and maintain IAM systems : Develop user-friendly identity and access management (IAM) systems with an emphasis on least privilege. Collaborate cross-functionally : Partner with teams for security monitoring, incident response, and securing product engineering growth. Example Projects :
Enhance IAM solutions at Discord. Develop automated tooling to scan infrastructure for vulnerabilities. Integrate service-to-service authentication/authorization into Discord's next-generation developer platform. What You Should Have :
7+ years
of experience building and operating production systems and infrastructure. 5+ years
of experience writing software in languages like Python and Rust. 4+ years
of experience securing systems with millions of users. Experience as a
tech lead
for projects with 3+ engineers. Proficiency in
cloud-based environments
(e.g., GCP, Cloudflare). Experience with
container technologies
like Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of modern
authentication protocols
(RBAC, OAuth 2.0, OIDC/SAML). Familiarity with
CI/CD technologies
(e.g., Bazel, Buildkite, Terraform). Bonus Points :
Familiarity with tools to increase team impact. Experience securing
multi-cloud environments . Experience with
service meshes
(e.g., Envoy, Istio). Experience securing
bare-metal hosts
or
VMs . Knowledge of
Kubernetes security policies . Compensation :
Base salary range : $248,000 - $279,000 per year, plus equity and benefits. Compensation is based on role, level, skills, experience, and education. Why Discord? :
Discord is integral to the gaming community, providing a multiplatform, multiplayer platform that helps users connect, play, and share experiences. By joining Discord, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of social and gaming communications. Software Engineer - Ads Identity and Attribution
Talent Acquisition Partner - Trust & Safety - APAC
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