TL;DR
Senior Software Engineer (Fintech): Building and optimizing checkout and payment systems for a global communication platform with an accent on scalability, reliability, and payment method coverage. Focus on designing robust billing architecture, integrating third-party gateways, and implementing fraud mitigation strategies to support diverse revenue streams.
Location: Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Salary: $196,000–$220,500
Company
Discord is a multiplatform communication service used by over 200 million people monthly to connect and hang out around gaming and shared interests.
What you will do
- Build and maintain checkout and payment systems underpinning business lines across web, Android, and iOS.
- Own projects from technical specification to implementation and launch.
- Expand payment method coverage and optimize checkout funnels for user growth.
- Integrate with third-party payment gateways like Stripe, Adyen, and Braintree.
- Improve billing system reliability, observability, and stability.
- Collaborate with safety and fraud teams to implement new mitigations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- Deep expertise in backend development using Python.
- Working knowledge of frontend technologies (React, TypeScript) for full-stack tasks.
- Ability to work effectively within the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Strong product sense and empathy for internal and external users.
- Growth mindset and a passion for experimentation and iteration.
Nice to have
- Experience in the payments or fintech domain.
- Direct experience integrating with Stripe, Adyen, or Braintree.
Culture & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including equity.
- Impact-focused work environment with global reach.
- Opportunity to work on core revenue infrastructure.
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
- Support for reasonable accommodations during the interview process.