Discord is looking to improve the mobile experience for its users, with a focus on performance, reliability, and usability, to enhance the overall gaming experience for its 200 million monthly users.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Other
- Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
- Relocation assistance may be available
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $196,000 to $220,500 + equity + benefits
- Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process
- 3+ years experience as a software engineer working on large, cross-platform software projects
