Software Engineer Jobs at Discord with Visa Sponsorship
Discord hires Software Engineers across infrastructure, backend, real-time systems, and platform teams. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering talent, making it a realistic target if you're on F-1 OPT, H-1B, or pursuing permanent residence through the EB pathway.
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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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Tailor your resume to Discord's stack
Discord's engineering roles consistently emphasize real-time messaging systems, distributed infrastructure, and languages like Rust, Python, and Go. Align your resume to these specifics rather than generic software engineering skills to pass technical screens.
Research Discord's team openings by engineering pillar
Discord publishes roles by product area, including voice, video, and growth infrastructure. Targeting teams that align with your backend or systems experience sharpens your application and signals genuine fit beyond surface-level interest.
Clarify sponsorship scope before final offer negotiation
Ask explicitly whether Discord will sponsor your specific visa category and cover USCIS filing fees. Some employers sponsor H-1B but not Green Card. Getting this confirmed in writing before you sign protects you from surprises after onboarding.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Discord's open roles by visa type
Searching broadly across job boards buries sponsorship-eligible roles. Migrate Mate lets you filter Software Engineer openings at Discord by supported visa category, so you apply only where your immigration status is already accommodated.
Prepare for PERM labor certification if targeting a Green Card
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship at tech companies requires DOL's PERM process, which typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS even receives the petition. Ask Discord's immigration team whether they initiate PERM during or after your first year.
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Find Software Engineer at Discord JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Discord sponsor H-1B visas for Software Engineers?
Yes, Discord sponsors H-1B visas for Software Engineers. Because H-1B is subject to the annual lottery, your employer must register you by early April for an October 1 start date. Discord's immigration support typically covers the filing process, but confirm during offer negotiation whether they also cover premium processing fees if faster adjudication matters to your timeline.
How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs at Discord?
Apply directly through Discord's careers page, where roles are organized by engineering team and specialty. Migrate Mate also lists Discord's Software Engineer openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, which helps you quickly identify roles open to candidates requiring H-1B or OPT sponsorship without manually screening each posting.
Which visa types does Discord commonly sponsor for Software Engineer roles?
Discord sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for Software Engineers. F-1 CPT and OPT are typically entry points for international students, while H-1B and the EB pathway apply to engineers seeking longer-term or permanent work authorization. TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles.
What qualifications does Discord expect for Software Engineer candidates?
Discord's Software Engineer roles generally require demonstrated experience with distributed systems, backend development, or real-time communication infrastructure. Proficiency in Rust, Python, Go, or similar languages strengthens your candidacy. Senior roles emphasize system design depth and ownership of high-scale services. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement for H-1B purposes under USCIS standards.
How do I plan my timeline if Discord sponsors my H-1B as a new hire?
If you're starting on F-1 OPT, Discord must file your H-1B petition before April 1 for a lottery selection that takes effect October 1. If you're selected, your OPT cap-gap coverage keeps you authorized to work in between. USCIS premium processing, typically adjudicated within 15 business days, is worth discussing with Discord's HR team if your OPT expires close to the transition date.
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