Head of Data Platform, Discord

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in a technical leadership or management role
• 2+ years of experience managing other managers
• Demonstrated success in building and leading teams responsible for large-scale data platforms and infrastructure
• Proven experience managing high-performing engineering teams and growing engineers up to and through the senior staff level
• Strong expertise in distributed systems, data infrastructure, modern data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark, BigQuery), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Solid understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance principles
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to align technical solutions with organizational goals
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the company

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced leader to join and lead our Data Platform function
• In this role, you’ll set the strategic direction and oversee the development of Discord’s data infrastructure, tools, and applications
• You will lead the teams responsible for designing, scaling, and maintaining the systems that enable data-driven decision-making across the company
• In this leadership role, you will combine technical leadership with organizational strategy to ensure our data platform empowers every part of Discord - from product innovation to operational excellence
• Lead the strategic vision and technical roadmap for the Data Platform function by working with your leads, the broader Data+ML org, and executive partners across the company
• Build and lead a high-performing engineering team, providing mentorship, fostering growth, and promoting a culture of collaboration and curiosity
• Drive technical excellence and innovation, championing best practices in software development, data architecture, and system reliability
• Collaborate with Core Technology, Product Engineering, and ML Platform teams to make sound, first-principle decisions
• Leverage your technical expertise to continually improve the team and ensure Data Platform achieves extraordinary results

• Comprehensive medical insurance including Health, Dental and Vision
• Mental health resources and quarterly wellness stipends
• 16+ paid holidays, 4 weeks of PTO + use-what-you-need sick days
• Paid parental leave (plus fertility, adoption and other family planning benefits)
• Flexible long-term work options (remote and hybrid)
• Volunteer time off
• A diverse slate of Employee Resource Groups
• Plus commuter contributions and other perks for office-based employees

Total funding: $979.3m

Discord is an industry giant in the chat app space. The free platform has rapidly become one of the most popular services in the sector since being founded in 2015. It counts over 150 million active users in 19 million communities, successfully expanding beyond its original focus on video game players to become a broader social networking app and public forum.