Backend Software Engineer Jobs at Discord with Visa Sponsorship
Backend Software Engineer roles at Discord sit at the core of the platform's real-time infrastructure, covering systems like messaging, voice, and API services. Discord has a clear track record of sponsoring international engineers across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for candidates who need work authorization.
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Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games. People come to Discord before, during, and after gaming, and we want to make that experience even better. The Developer Success team is building the tools for game developers to make that happen by harnessing the power of Discord from right within their games. We believe that gaming is better when playing with your friends and aim to foster better and deeper relationships through that. This is also reflected in how we work! Our engineering culture believes that great teams are built through collaboration and trust. Come and join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering high-quality, high-impact projects that unlock new capabilities for game developers. This could include anything from our web APIs, realtime infrastructure, C++ SDKs, developer portal, or even in the UI. Whatever it takes to get the important thing done.
- Collaborating with the other engineers on your team to write, review, and ship elegant and scalable code. You take pride in the fact that your code will be used by millions and millions of people!
- Leading projects through the whole life cycle: including gathering requirements, breaking down milestones into smaller pieces, building, then shipping the thing.
- Listening and working with our game developer partners to better understand their needs in order to improve our tools. This could mean hopping into partner meetings as a technical expert or working with our DevReal team to answer their questions.
- Working with product managers, designers, and partner managers to cut through ambiguity and find the way forward.
- Using your attention to detail to continually raise the quality bar of the software we write.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years experience as a software engineer.
- Experience with some parts of our tech stack: Python, Typescript/React, or Elixir. You are comfortable switching across stacks or learning new ones.
- You have a sense for product and design. We don’t operate in silos, and you’ll be collaborating closely with cross-functional peers. You should be able to express opinions and collaborate to make something great.
- You take a holistic approach to problem solving. You believe in solving a problem from first principles rather than simply shipping a solution. You learn from your mistakes and work through obstacles with the rest of the team.
- You actively leverage AI coding tools to accelerate your productivity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with game development. Bonus bonus points if you’re familiar with Unity and/or Unreal.
- Experience with mobile development.
- Experience leveraging a cloud platform (GCP, Amazon, or Azure) to serve as the backend infrastructure for a product.
COMPENSATION
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $196,000 to $220,500 + 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.
WHY DISCORD?
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank.
Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!
Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. We want you to feel set up for success, so if you are in need of reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.
Please see our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy for details regarding Discord’s collection and usage of personal information relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking HERE.
INTRODUCTION
Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games. People come to Discord before, during, and after gaming, and we want to make that experience even better. The Developer Success team is building the tools for game developers to make that happen by harnessing the power of Discord from right within their games. We believe that gaming is better when playing with your friends and aim to foster better and deeper relationships through that. This is also reflected in how we work! Our engineering culture believes that great teams are built through collaboration and trust. Come and join us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering high-quality, high-impact projects that unlock new capabilities for game developers. This could include anything from our web APIs, realtime infrastructure, C++ SDKs, developer portal, or even in the UI. Whatever it takes to get the important thing done.
- Collaborating with the other engineers on your team to write, review, and ship elegant and scalable code. You take pride in the fact that your code will be used by millions and millions of people!
- Leading projects through the whole life cycle: including gathering requirements, breaking down milestones into smaller pieces, building, then shipping the thing.
- Listening and working with our game developer partners to better understand their needs in order to improve our tools. This could mean hopping into partner meetings as a technical expert or working with our DevReal team to answer their questions.
- Working with product managers, designers, and partner managers to cut through ambiguity and find the way forward.
- Using your attention to detail to continually raise the quality bar of the software we write.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years experience as a software engineer.
- Experience with some parts of our tech stack: Python, Typescript/React, or Elixir. You are comfortable switching across stacks or learning new ones.
- You have a sense for product and design. We don’t operate in silos, and you’ll be collaborating closely with cross-functional peers. You should be able to express opinions and collaborate to make something great.
- You take a holistic approach to problem solving. You believe in solving a problem from first principles rather than simply shipping a solution. You learn from your mistakes and work through obstacles with the rest of the team.
- You actively leverage AI coding tools to accelerate your productivity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with game development. Bonus bonus points if you’re familiar with Unity and/or Unreal.
- Experience with mobile development.
- Experience leveraging a cloud platform (GCP, Amazon, or Azure) to serve as the backend infrastructure for a product.
COMPENSATION
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $196,000 to $220,500 + 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.
WHY DISCORD?
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank.
Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!
Discord is committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. We want you to feel set up for success, so if you are in need of reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.
Please see our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy for details regarding Discord’s collection and usage of personal information relating to the application and recruitment process by clicking HERE.
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Align your systems experience with Discord's stack
Discord's backend runs on Rust, Python, and Elixir at scale. Before applying, frame your resume around distributed systems, low-latency APIs, or real-time messaging infrastructure. Generic backend experience won't stand out the way domain-matched experience will.
Time your application around H-1B cap registration
If you need H-1B sponsorship, aim to have an offer finalized before USCIS opens cap registration in early March. Discord's hiring cycle can move quickly, but H-1B timelines are fixed by USCIS, not the employer.
Browse open Backend Software Engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Backend Software Engineer openings at Discord by visa type. You can see which roles are actively sponsoring and narrow your search to positions that match your authorization status before you apply.
Get your immigration documents audit-ready before an offer
Have your transcripts, degree certificates, and prior visa approvals organized before you receive an offer. Discord's legal team will need these to prepare your I-129 petition, and delays on your end can push your start date past a pay period or project cycle.
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Does Discord sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers?
Yes, Discord sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers. The company has an established pattern of supporting international hires in engineering functions, and H-1B is one of the primary pathways used. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, Discord can bridge you through the H-1B cap process, subject to USCIS lottery selection in the spring registration window.
How do I apply for Backend Software Engineer jobs at Discord?
Applications go through Discord's careers page directly. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse Backend Software Engineer openings at Discord filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify roles that match your authorization status before you apply. Tailor your application to Discord's known infrastructure priorities, including real-time systems, distributed architecture, and high-throughput APIs.
Which visa types does Discord typically use for Backend Software Engineers?
Discord sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Cards including EB-2 and EB-3 for Backend Software Engineers. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates entering the pipeline, while H-1B is the standard long-term work visa. TN is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles without going through the H-1B lottery.
What qualifications does Discord expect for Backend Software Engineer roles?
Discord's Backend Software Engineer postings typically require experience with distributed systems, API design, and at least one of the languages central to their stack, including Rust, Python, or Elixir. For visa sponsorship purposes, you'll also need a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field to satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement.
How does the visa sponsorship timeline work when joining Discord as a Backend Software Engineer?
If you're on F-1 OPT, you can start work while Discord files your H-1B petition. USCIS opens cap registration each March, with an October 1 start date for selected petitions. If you need a TN, processing can happen at the port of entry, which is significantly faster. For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, Discord would initiate PERM labor certification, which typically takes one to two years before reaching the petition stage.
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