Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Architecture

Discord

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• Senior Software Engineer role focused on building and optimizing foundational mobile libraries and infrastructure for Discord's iOS and Android apps using React Native • Required qualifications include 3+ years software engineering experience on large cross-platform projects, 1+ years with production-scale React Native applications, and strong problem-solving skills with attention to performance • Responsibilities involve addressing performance-critical challenges (Time-to-Interactive, memory optimization, crash reduction), React Native infrastructure upgrades, and cross-functional collaboration with occasional native Swift/Kotlin development • Bonus qualifications include native mobile development experience, mobile performance optimization expertise, build/release process knowledge, and React community involvement • Position based in San Francisco Bay Area with US salary range of $196,000-$220,500; relocation assistance may be available

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Mobile Architecture team to help build the technical foundation that powers Discord's mobile experience for millions of users worldwide.

You'll work on performance-critical systems using React Native, focusing on delivering an exceptional mobile experience that feels instantaneous. Our goal is to build products that our customers absolutely love, products that are functional, reliable, usable, and delightful, with performance as a core feature.

What you'll be doing

Build and optimize foundational mobile libraries and infrastructure that power Discord's mobile apps on iOS and Android
Work on challenging performance problems including Time-to-Interactive (TTI), memory optimization, crash reduction, and jank elimination
Contribute to React Native infrastructure and upgrades, helping maintain Discord's position at the forefront of RN adoption
Design and implement mobile features using React Native, TypeScript/JavaScript, with occasional native development in Swift/Kotlin when needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile experiences
Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and help establish best practices for the team

What you should have

3+ years experience as a software engineer working on large, cross-platform software projects.
1+ years experience as a software engineer working on a production React Native application at scale, and/or React Native foundational libraries.
Experience writing clean, maintainable code and collaborating effectively in a team environment
Problem-solving mindset with ability to debug complex issues across the stack
Passion for creating excellent user experiences and attention to performance details
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Bonus Points

Native mobile development experience (iOS with Swift/Objective-C or Android with Kotlin/Java)
Experience with mobile performance optimization and profiling tools
Background in build and release processes for mobile apps
Active participation in the React or React Native communities
Experience optimizing applications for varying network conditions or international markets

Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $196,000 to $220,500 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.

Why Discord?

Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!

Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. We want you to feel set up for success, so if you are in need of reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.

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Company:
Discord
Location:
San Francisco Bay Area
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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