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Staff Software Engineer, Experimentation Platform

Discord
Location
Remote (U.S.)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Data Science & Engineering
Salary
$248,000 to $279,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of experience as a full-stack SWE
  • Experience building internal tools and familiarity with A/B testing and statistical frameworks
  • Experience with experimentation tooling; experience building core parts of experimentation platforms from scratch is a huge plus
  • Extensive experience leading complex technical projects with successful outcomes
  • Experience building systems with strong data governance controls that respect privacy and security principles
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL
Nice to have
  • Experience building human-in-the-loop AI systems and AI product evaluation
  • Experience with cloud-computing platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
  • Experience with modern data processing stacks
  • Full-stack development or product engineering experience
  • Deep understanding of statistics, data science, or large scale data processing
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer for the Experimentation Platform at Discord, you will lead the development of tools and systems that enable data-informed product improvements through experimentation. Your role involves designing and building the experimentation platform, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring other engineers. You will also work on high-scale data systems that enhance user experience and support internal teams.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $248,000 to $279,000
  • Equity
  • Benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond Python, SQL, and some preferred languages
  • Role involves collaboration with non-technical stakeholders, which may require additional communication skills
  • The position is remote, which may affect team dynamics and collaboration
Job score3.8/5
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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