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Discord

Software Engineer, Safety Processing

Discord

. Scale and improve Discord’s ability to review and detect harmful content on the platform .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining scalable backend services and distributed systems, with a strong focus on Python and cloud platforms like GCP or AWS. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions while considering security and scalability.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Python ProgrammingDistributed SystemsCloud Platforms (GCP, AWS)Debugging Complex CodebasesCollaboration and Communication

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Hard Skills
Backend Services DevelopmentInfrastructure EngineeringProduction Systems ManagementScalability OptimizationAdversarial Mindset Application
Soft Skills
Excellent CollaborationStrong Communication
Industry Keywords
Harmful Content DetectionTrust & SafetyMachine LearningPolicy Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Scale and improve Discord’s ability to review and detect harmful content on the platform
  • Build and maintain production systems that operate at massive scale
  • Participate in on-call rotations
  • Apply an adversarial mindset by considering security, abuse scenarios, edge cases, and scalability concerns
  • Collaborate with Trust & Safety, ML, Policy, and product teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions
  • Contribute to critical infrastructure from design through post-launch iteration

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend services and/or infrastructure in Python (or similar)
  • Experience building and operating distributed systems and production services at scale such as GCP or AWS
  • Debugging skills and ability to navigate complex, multi-service codebases
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including experience working with cross-functional partners

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Benefits
  • Reasonable accommodations during the interview process