Staff Software Engineer - Consumer Revenue

<div class="content-intro"><p>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: <strong>play video games.</strong> 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.</p></div><p>The <strong>Consumer Revenue</strong> org sits at the center of how we build a sustainable business around that community. We're looking for a talented <strong>Staff Engineer </strong>to join teams working across premium experiences and core user identity, shaping the technical strategy that ties it all together. You'll work across surfaces like <strong>Nitro, Shop, Server Boosting, and User Identity</strong> to build a premium Discord that delivers real value to subscribers without compromising the core experience for our free users.</p> <p>In this <strong>full-stack product engineering role</strong>, you'll collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data Science, Design, Marketing, and other functions to create best-in-class consumer experiences. Your work will cover the full breadth of the technical stack, from backend data modeling, through business logic in APIs, to polished, user-facing interfaces. You’ll be supported by infrastructure, platform, and product teams on your mission to build the best premium Discord</p> <p>Check out some of our recent launches on <a href="https://discord.com/blog/new-looks-for-nitro-new-looks-for-you-get-yourself-a-nitro-exclusive-profile-bundle">Nitro</a>, <a href="https://discord.com/blog/during-october-treat-a-friend-to-nitro-and-trick-out-your-profile-for-halloween">Shop</a>, <a href="https://discord.com/blog/get-more-from-your-boosts-with-new-server-perks">Server Boosting</a>, <a href="https://discord.com/blog/save-and-display-your-faves-add-discord-shop-marvel-rivals-items-to-your-profiles-wishlist">User Identity</a>, and <a href="https://discord.com/blog/discord-orbs">more</a>. To learn more about Discord Engineering, take a look at our <a href="https://discord.com/category/engineering">engineering blog</a>!</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Accelerate growth of existing revenue streams while laying the foundation for new monetization opportunities across surfaces like Nitro, Shop, Boosting, and User Identity.</li> <li>Own complex initiatives end to end by partnering with Product to refine requirements, create technical specs, and work closely with Design to execute and deliver best-in-class user experiences.</li> <li>Collaborate with Staff Engineers and partners across the organization to drive technical alignment across systems, products, and long-term vision.</li> <li>Advise leadership on critical technical considerations tied to engineering excellence and high-impact initiatives, and partner on strategic planning to improve how we build and operate.</li> <li>Lead a full-stack engineering work across Web, Android, and iOS, setting the technical bar for your team and helping them achieve it.</li> <li>Rapidly prototype new features and synthesize insights through experimentation, thriving in ambiguous problem spaces where the right path isn't always obvious.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you should have:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>8+ years of software engineering experience.</strong> You have a track record of leading large initiatives from inception to launch that have had meaningful impact beyond your immediate team.</li> <li><strong>Full-stack proficiency.</strong> You are an expert in React/React Native with a solid grasp of Python backend development. We work primarily in the web (React, TypeScript), mobile (React Native, with a small amount of Kotlin, Objective-C, and Swift), and backend (Python).</li> <li><strong>Product sense.</strong> You maintain a high degree of empathy for your internal and external users, and seek feedback from them about your work. You have an eye for what changes can bring a product from good to great.</li> <li><strong>Technical leadership.</strong> You help teams move with clarity and purpose, translating ambiguous goals into executable roadmaps and creating the conditions for engineers around you to do their best work.</li> <li><strong>Ownership mentality.</strong> You thrive with autonomy, take initiative to drive projects forward, and are comfortable with a