Senior Software Engineer, Audio/Video

Job Description

Discord is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Audio & Video engineering team. This role focuses on enhancing the audio/video experience for over 200 million users. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering high-quality, low-latency communications across various platforms.Discord is a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests.What this role involves:

• Developing core libraries and infrastructure for high-quality communications.
• Owning Discord's core audio and video functionalities across desktop, browser, and mobile platforms.
• Continuously improving video quality and performance.
• Troubleshooting end-user audio/video issues in collaboration with the customer support team.

What the candidate should have:

• 4+ years of experience in large, cross-platform software projects.
• Proficiency in high-performance code development using C++ or Rust.
• Intimate knowledge of Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, or game console development.
• Knowledge of performance metrics such as CPU, GPU, and memory management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in collaborative teams.

What Discord offers:

• Equity and benefits.