Discord
Reposted :Staff Software Engineer, Audio/Video Infrastructure
Discord - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Reposted :Staff Software Engineer, Audio/Video Infrastructure
Discord Moderator Jobs Job Description
Staff Software Engineer – Audio/Video Infrastructure
$248,000 – $279,000 base salary + equity + benefits About Discord
Used by over 200 million people every month, Discord is where communities connect, especially around gaming. With over 1.5 billion hours spent on games monthly, Discord is at the heart of real-time communication for the next generation of gamers and creators. Our mission: to make it easier and more fun to hang out before, during, and after playing. The Role: Staff Software Engineer, Audio/Video Infrastructure
We’re seeking a Staff Engineer who’s passionate about building large-scale, high-performance
real-time Audio and Video systems . You'll join our
A/V Infrastructure team , maintaining and evolving our
WebRTC stack
and driving improvements to quality, scalability, and reliability. Your work will directly impact millions of users across the world, ensuring voice and video experiences on Discord remain smooth, stable, and lightning-fast. What You’ll Do
Build and scale
Discord’s real-time
Audio/Video infrastructure
for millions of users Optimize system
performance, reliability, and quality , with a focus on ultra-low latency Deploy on the edge
to bring services closer to users and reduce lag Collaborate across teams to introduce new features and improve existing capabilities Tackle hard technical problems with a team that’s built one of the world’s largest communication platforms What You Bring
5+ years of experience in
video infrastructure
engineering Proven success with
WebRTC ,
HLS , or
DASH Experience with
large-scale systems
and distributed architectures Proficiency in building observable, monitorable systems Comfort navigating large codebases and undefined technical environments Strong debugging and system design skills Bonus Points For:
???? Experience with
Elixir Familiarity with
video codecs
like H.264, HEVC, AV1 Knowledge of
network protocols
like RTMP, HTTP, UDP, QUIC Contributions to
open-source A/V projects Salary Range:
$248,000–$279,000 Equity Grants Growth Opportunities
in one of the fastest-growing platforms in the world Why Discord?
At Discord, you’ll help shape the future of multiplayer communication. Whether it's building low-latency streaming pipelines or enhancing how users connect in real time, your work here will support global friendships and shared experiences across generations. Build the future of real-time communication.
Apply Now
to join Discord as a
Staff Software Engineer – Audio/Video Infrastructure
and help shape the future of connection, one frame at a time. Software Engineer - Ads Identity and Attribution
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Discord Moderator Jobs Job Description
Staff Software Engineer – Audio/Video Infrastructure
$248,000 – $279,000 base salary + equity + benefits About Discord
Used by over 200 million people every month, Discord is where communities connect, especially around gaming. With over 1.5 billion hours spent on games monthly, Discord is at the heart of real-time communication for the next generation of gamers and creators. Our mission: to make it easier and more fun to hang out before, during, and after playing. The Role: Staff Software Engineer, Audio/Video Infrastructure
We’re seeking a Staff Engineer who’s passionate about building large-scale, high-performance
real-time Audio and Video systems . You'll join our
A/V Infrastructure team , maintaining and evolving our
WebRTC stack
and driving improvements to quality, scalability, and reliability. Your work will directly impact millions of users across the world, ensuring voice and video experiences on Discord remain smooth, stable, and lightning-fast. What You’ll Do
Build and scale
Discord’s real-time
Audio/Video infrastructure
for millions of users Optimize system
performance, reliability, and quality , with a focus on ultra-low latency Deploy on the edge
to bring services closer to users and reduce lag Collaborate across teams to introduce new features and improve existing capabilities Tackle hard technical problems with a team that’s built one of the world’s largest communication platforms What You Bring
5+ years of experience in
video infrastructure
engineering Proven success with
WebRTC ,
HLS , or
DASH Experience with
large-scale systems
and distributed architectures Proficiency in building observable, monitorable systems Comfort navigating large codebases and undefined technical environments Strong debugging and system design skills Bonus Points For:
???? Experience with
Elixir Familiarity with
video codecs
like H.264, HEVC, AV1 Knowledge of
network protocols
like RTMP, HTTP, UDP, QUIC Contributions to
open-source A/V projects Salary Range:
$248,000–$279,000 Equity Grants Growth Opportunities
in one of the fastest-growing platforms in the world Why Discord?
At Discord, you’ll help shape the future of multiplayer communication. Whether it's building low-latency streaming pipelines or enhancing how users connect in real time, your work here will support global friendships and shared experiences across generations. Build the future of real-time communication.
Apply Now
to join Discord as a
Staff Software Engineer – Audio/Video Infrastructure
and help shape the future of connection, one frame at a time. Software Engineer - Ads Identity and Attribution
Talent Acquisition Partner - Trust & Safety - APAC
TikTok Shop - Strategy Lead - Merchant Incentive #J-18808-Ljbffr