Staff Software Engineer, Safety Processing

On-site

Responsibilities

Lead, design, and build scalable backend systems for processing safety-related signals, primarily using Python
Guide and mentor the team through architectural and system design challenges, ensuring long-term scalability as Discord continues to grow
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build tools for content moderation and related compliance efforts. This includes in house solutions and vendors
Implement and enhance ML/AI models and automation to improve efficiency in content moderation and decision-making processes
Build solutions with an adversarial mindset, anticipating and addressing safety challenges such as malicious behavior and illegal content on the platform
Drive workstreams and provide leadership to the team, mobilizing others to accomplish projects and deliver impactful outcomes What We Look For:

Python Expertise : Extensive
experience developing and maintaining backend systems using Python
Architectural Leadership : Strong system design and architecture skills with the ability to build scalable, reliable systems for content moderation with an emphasis on large scale projects, programs, or initiatives measured in quarters or years
Leadership in Execution : Ability to define workstreams, lead projects, and guide other engineers through implementation
Experience working with ML/AI models in content moderation
Familiarity with Typescript/Javascript/React and frontend technologies
Familiarity with Rust Previous
experience at companies with a strong focus on safety, security, or trust & safety
Candidates in the San Francisco area are required to be in the office 2 days per week.

Experience being in a 24/7 on-call rotation for production systems Bonus Points: •
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000 to $310,000 + 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 has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games.
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games.
This team plays a crucial role in ensuring trust and safety across Discord, processing signals from user reports and automated systems to identify and remove harmful or illegal content from our platform.
You’ll lead backend projects, provide architectural guidance, and help build scalable systems that protect our users.
Your work will directly impact the safety of our platform and help make Discord a place where everyone can belong.
To learn more about Discord Engineering, take a look at our engineering blog.
This position is US-based only. We are seeking candidates located in the Los Angeles or San Francisco Bay Areas.
Candidates in the Los Angeles area can work remotely.
Relocation assistance may be available to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Los Angeles area: (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura Counties)