Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform - Remote

Overview

We are seeking an accomplished and experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a leader and the most senior individual contributor of the Data Platform team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure and services.

In Short

• Define and execute the technical vision for Discord's data platform.
• Design, implement, and optimize data infrastructure.
• Develop innovative data architectures for analytics and machine learning.
• Build monitoring and alerting systems for data services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Promote best practices in data governance and security.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay updated with industry trends in data platforms.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Expertise in scalable data platforms and data ingestion pipelines.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Rust.
• Experience with modern data technologies like Kafka and Spark.
• Deep understanding of database systems and data modeling.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure and containerization tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range with equity and benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.