Senior Developer Advocate, Web Games

Senior Developer Advocate, Web Games

Location: San Francisco, CA or Remote (U.S.)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Discord

With over 200 million monthly users, Discord is the go-to platform for gamers and communities worldwide. Our users spend a combined 1.5 billion hours playing games each month, making Discord a central hub for gaming culture. We aim to empower game developers by providing the tools they need to build, distribute, and grow their games directly on Discord.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Developer Advocate, Web Games to support, educate, and inspire our growing game developer community. In this role, you will engage directly with developers, helping them navigate Discord’s developer platform, improve their games, and integrate with our ecosystem. You will also act as a bridge between developers and our internal teams, ensuring their feedback shapes our platform’s evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion game developers by advocating for their needs and helping improve Discord’s developer experience.
• Create technical documentation, best practices, and code samples to help developers integrate with Discord’s platform.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Marketing teams to highlight apps, improve developer tools, and expand the game ecosystem.
• Host community events, lead workshops, and give talks to engage developers and onboard new creators.
• Stay up to date with Discord’s platform capabilities, ensuring that developers receive expert guidance and resources.
• Analyze developer feedback and influence Discord’s product roadmap based on community insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy, software engineering, or related technical roles.
• Hands-on experience developing games or building tools for game developers.
• Strong ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and engaging way.
• Deep understanding of API design principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with one or more major game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, etc.).
• Experience with data analysis to track and optimize developer engagement.
• Ability to speak confidently at events, workshops, and presentations.
• Passion for technical writing and crafting resources that inspire and educate developers.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience in a Developer Advocacy role.
• Familiarity with web gaming technologies (Unity, Phaser, itch.io).
• Experience with web development (TypeScript, React).
• Knowledge of Discord’s APIs.
• Proficiency in Mandarin or Korean (a plus for global developer engagement).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $183,000 - $201,500 (U.S.)
• Equity & Benefits package included
• Remote-friendly work environment

Why Join Discord?

At Discord, we’re shaping the future of gaming and social experiences. We believe that games bring people together, whether they’re grinding for the next rank or simply hanging out with friends. Join us to help empower game developers and create an even better ecosystem for gaming on Discord!

🚀 Apply now and be a part of the future of web gaming! 🚀