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Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Discord
Location
San Francisco Bay Area
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Core Tech Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, Rust, Go, or similar
  • Hands-on experience building or operating data infrastructure at scale (e.g., pipelines, streaming systems, data warehousing)
  • Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-phase projects autonomously
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Growth mindset
Nice to have
  • Passion for Discord and gaming
  • Familiarity with data governance, privacy compliance, or cost optimization in large-scale data environments
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Platform team at Discord, you will build and maintain data infrastructure that processes petabytes of data for millions of users. Your responsibilities will include writing clean code for data ingestion and transformation, owning projects from design to deployment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. You will also mentor teammates and apply critical thinking to optimize processes and reduce complexity.

Benefits
  • US base salary range of $220,500 to $269,500 + equity + benefits
  • Relocation assistance may be available
Things to weigh
  • Position requires in-office work 1-2 days a week
  • No specific mention of technology stack used beyond general data infrastructure tools
  • Salary range provided but does not include equity or benefits details
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