Staff Software Engineer – Desktop Platform

Staff Software Engineer – Desktop Platform

Company: Discord

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Relocation available)

Type: Full-time

Salary: $248K–$279K + equity + benefits

Role Overview

Lead engineering efforts for Discord’s desktop clients (Windows, macOS, Linux) with a focus on performance, stability, and core components like the In-Game Overlay. You’ll shape the technical vision and support cross-platform development at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain core desktop features (e.g., In-Game Overlay)
• Work directly with Windows APIs and low-level graphics rendering
• Improve client performance and debugging workflows
• Support desktop tooling and build environments

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building large, cross-platform desktop applications
• Strong C++ and/or Rust skills
• Deep understanding of Windows DWM, graphics pipelines, and performance optimization
• Skilled in debugging and monitoring desktop systems

Bonus Points

• Experience with Electron, Objective-C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Python
• Contributions to the Electron community or open-source projects
• Familiarity with large legacy codebases

Tech Stack: Electron, C++, Objective-C++, Rust, TypeScript

Why Join Discord?

Be part of a platform used by 200M+ people monthly. Help shape the future of gaming communication by building performant, cross-platform desktop experiences at scale.