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Engineering Manager - Database Infrastructure

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Job Title: Engineering Manager - Database Infrastructure

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)

Compensation: $248K - $279K + equity + benefits

About the Job:

Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for a variety of reasons, and at the core of that experience is the ability to connect with friends and community while playing games. With 90% of users playing games, Discord plays a pivotal role in the gaming industry. As the Engineering Manager of Database Infrastructure, you’ll lead a talented team that ensures all live user data—from messages to user profiles—is stored durably and reliably for Discord’s 200 million+ active users. Your work will directly impact the experience of millions of users worldwide by overseeing the operation, scalability, and storage systems that power Discord’s core infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing:

Technical Vision & Roadmap: Guide the technical direction and long-term strategy for Discord's Database Infrastructure.
Team Leadership: Manage and grow a team of engineers focused on building and maintaining mission-critical systems.
Infrastructure Excellence: Ensure that Discord operates on reliable and efficient infrastructure to support the app’s vast and growing user base.
Collaboration: Work with cross-functional leaders across the company to build new features and improve existing ones.

What You Should Have:

Experience: 2+ years as an Engineering Manager with extensive experience managing large-scale databases and distributed systems used by tens of millions of users.
Database Expertise: Deep understanding of databases such as Scylla, Elasticsearch, and Postgres, and experience working with systems deployed in Google Cloud.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and develop a team of engineers, offering both mentorship and technical leadership.
Problem-Solving: Strong ability to work in undefined environments and find pragmatic solutions to complex technical and organizational challenges.
Passion for Growth: A passion for both coaching engineers and diving into technical problems when needed.
Industry Knowledge: An eagerness to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the database and infrastructure fields.

Technologies & Tools You’ll Use:

Languages: Rust and Python
Databases: Scylla, Elasticsearch, Postgres
Cloud: Google Cloud

What You Might Find Interesting:

Technical Blog Posts:
How Discord Stores Trillions of Messages
25% or 6 to 4: The 11/6/23 Authentication Outage
How Discord Supercharges Network Disks for Extreme Low Latency
Why Discord is Switching from Go to Rust
How Discord Indexes Billions of Messages
Conference Presentations:
How Discord Indexes Trillions of Messages – Vicki Niu
How Discord Performs Database Upgrades at Scale – Ethan Donowitz

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $248,000 to $279,000 base salary + equity + benefits
Salary Determination: Compensation is based on your skills, experience, and education.

Note: The listed compensation reflects the base salary only. Equity and benefits are in addition to this amount.

Why Discord?

Discord is at the forefront of gaming and community engagement, helping people connect and share experiences. As part of our team, you’ll be making a direct impact on our infrastructure and shaping the future of Discord for millions of users worldwide. Whether you’re connecting with friends over a game or exploring new content, Discord creates a fun and engaging environment for all.