Staff Software Engineer, Safety Processing

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Responsibilities

• ▹Lead, design, and build scalable backend systems for processing safety-related signals, primarily in Python
• ▹Guide and mentor the team through architectural and system design challenges
• ▹Collaborate cross-functionally to build content moderation and compliance tools
• ▹Implement and enhance ML/AI models and automation to improve moderation efficiency
• ▹Build solutions with an adversarial mindset, addressing malicious behavior and illegal content
• ▹Drive workstreams and mobilize the team to deliver impactful outcomes

Requirements

• ▹Extensive experience developing and maintaining backend systems in Python
• ▹Strong system design and architecture skills for large-scale, multi-quarter initiatives
• ▹Ability to define workstreams and guide engineers through implementation
• ▹Experience in an adversarial-mindset domain: trust, safety, security, or privacy
• ▹Experience in a 24/7 on-call rotation for production systems

Nice to have

• ▹Experience with ML/AI models in content moderation
• ▹Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript/React and frontend technologies
• ▹Familiarity with Rust
• ▹Prior experience at companies focused on safety, security, or trust & safety

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹US base salary $248,000 - $310,000 + equity + benefits
• ▹Possible relocation assistance to the San Francisco Bay Area

About the company

Discord is a platform with millions of daily active users, playing a key role in the future of gaming and connecting people around games.