Discord

Engineering Manager, Revenue

Discord$248K — $310K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager
  • Experience collaborating with product managers and designers
  • Passion for delivering delightful user experiences
  • Proven ability to mentor and grow engineering talent
  • Strong technical understanding and willingness to code when necessary
  • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on team support

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive vision and roadmap
  • Lead the hiring, coaching, and best practices for full stack engineers
  • Make trade-offs and ensure scalable technical solutions
  • Foster a culture focused on impactful results and user satisfaction
  • Implement 80/20 thinking and timely decision-making
  • Communicate resourcing decisions clearly with stakeholders
  • Work with leadership on strategic planning and organizational improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape one of Discord's major business lines
  • Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams
  • Flexibility with remote work options
  • Relocation assistance available for candidates
  • Focus on employee growth and mentorship
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a highly technical, hands-on, and empathetic Engineering Manager to lead one of our full stack squads in our Revenue organization. This is a high-impact role where you9ll be directly responsible for one of Discord9s major business lines, delivering premium experiences that create real value for users while driving company revenue.

You9ll partner closely with Product to define and execute on long-term strategy, leading a full-stack team of engineers working across web, Android, and iOS. You9ll collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize the most impactful work, guide the technical direction of the team, and jump into the code when needed. Whether you bring a strong background in growth or are an exceptional engineering leader excited about solving user-facing, high-leverage problems, this is a unique opportunity to shape Discord9s future.
What you9ll do
  • Collaborate closely with your cross-functional team (Product, Design, Data Science, Marketing, 3P Partnerships and UX Research) to drive your team9s vision and roadmap.
  • Lead a team of engaged full stack engineers by hiring, coaching, and instilling best practices.
  • Use your technical expertise to make appropriate tradeoffs and ensure your team is designing scalable technical solutions and delivering high-quality products.
  • Instill a culture that both drives impactful results and delights the end user.
  • Set a strong pace for the team by fostering a culture of 80/20 thinking, shipping and iterating quickly, and making timely decisions even in ambiguous problem spaces.
  • Make sound first-principle decisions around resourcing and communicating the rationale clearly to partners and team members.
  • Partner with your org leader on strategic planning and to improve the Engineering organization and uphold our workplace philosophy.
What you should have
  • You have 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • You have 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager
  • You collaborate closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and other engineers to define great solutions to business problems
  • You take pride in delivering a delightful experience for end users, stakeholders and anyone you work with
  • You are motivated to help your team members succeed and have experience growing engineers
  • Code doesn9t scare you - you are still an engineer even if you don9t do it all the time
  • You embrace 44all problems are my problem.44 You help your team and cross-functional partners overcome obstacles and resolve blockers so the work keeps moving.
Bonus Points
  • You understand the gaming industry
  • You have experience working on teams focused on growth, particularly in revenue generation, e-commerce or product monetization
  • Strong track record of driving measurable impact through experimentation and data driven decision making
  • Experience with the full lifecycle of consumer products: attracting new users, driving engagement, sustaining retention, and optimizing monetization outcomes
  • You are a Discord user, and understand the core features and flow of Discord communications

Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available.

For this role, there is no formal requirement to work from the office.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248k to $310k + 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.

About Discord

Discord is a communication platform designed for creating communities. The platform allows users to create and join servers, which are essentially chat rooms, and communicate with other users via text, voice, and video. Discord was founded in 2015 and has grown rapidly, with over 250 million registered users as of 2019. The company has raised $480 million in total funding.
Learn more about Discord
Size
800 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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