About the Role
Discord is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our Persistence Infrastructure team. This team is responsible for developing and operating Discord’s real-time datastore systems that serve the data of over 150 million monthly active users. As a member of this team, you will work on large-scale, reliable, and performant systems using technologies such as Rust, ScyllaDB, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, and Linux.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and operate large-scale, reliable, and performant systems.
- Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to develop primitives that provide compounding leverage for Discord engineering.
- Ensure the reliable storage and serving of user data while protecting the safety of our user data.
- Exercise "First Principles Thinking" to deliver what matters most to our users.
- Work with a talented team of engineers who have built one of the largest communication platforms in the world.
What You Should Have
- 2+ years of experience building backend systems and infrastructure.
- Proficiency with at least one statically-typed programming language: e.g., Rust, Go, Java, C, C++.
- Experience with distributed and high-availability databases: e.g., ScyllaDB, Cassandra, BigTable, DynamoDB, Postgres w/HA, etc.
- Knowledge of operating systems, distributed systems, and concurrency control.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
Bonus Points
- Experience with Cassandra or Scylla.
- Experience with Rust.
- Experience with Linux internals.
- Knowledge of DevOps tools like Salt, Terraform, or Kubernetes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Paid vacation and time off.
About Discord
Discord is a voice, video, and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests. With over 150 million monthly users, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. We offer a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.
Discord is an equal opportunity employer that believes diversity inspires creativity and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can do their best work free of harassment or discrimination.
If this strikes a chord with you, come build belonging with us!
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