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Senior Software Engineer, Application Security

Discord
Location
San Francisco Bay Area
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Security Engineering
Salary
$196,000 to $245,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience securing production applications
  • 3+ years of experience programming in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or Rust)
  • Hands-on experience building and shipping production software, including security features
  • Hands-on experience with authentication and account security (e.g., WebAuthn, passkeys, FIDO2, MFA)
  • Experience leading security projects with a cross-functional group
  • Experience building or hardening client applications (desktop or native mobile apps)
Nice to have
  • Experience programming in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C, C++)
  • Experience developing, operating, and debugging production systems
  • Familiarity with common application vulnerabilities on the platforms Discord ships on
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Application Security team at Discord, you will design and implement full-stack security solutions to protect user accounts. Your responsibilities will include enhancing session security, maintaining authentication services, collaborating with product teams on security tools, and researching new security capabilities. This role requires a strong focus on user-facing security features and the ability to identify and mitigate emerging threats.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $196,000 to $245,000
  • Equity
  • Relocation assistance may be available
Things to weigh
  • Position requires in-office presence 1-2 days a week
  • No specific mention of technology stack beyond general programming languages
  • Salary range reflects base salary only, excluding equity and benefits
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