Engineering Manager, Consumer Revenue

The Engineering Manager at Discord leads the Nitro Growth team, focusing on enhancing user engagement and understanding of the Nitro subscription service. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, guiding a team of engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality scalable technical solutions, and participating in strategic planning.

To be a strong candidate for the Engineering Manager position at Discord, you should have over 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer and at least 2 years in a managerial role. A proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams and a passion for improving user experiences are also key qualifications.

The Engineering Manager directly influences Discord’s revenue by leading the Nitro Growth team to optimize the presentation and value of Nitro subscriptions. By developing innovative features and enhancing user engagement across the platform, the manager plays a vital role in driving acquisition and growth for this revenue stream.

The work culture at Discord for the Engineering Manager role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and support. You'll be encouraged to instill best practices within your team while fostering an environment that delights users and encourages team member success, reflecting Discord’s core values.

The base salary range for the Engineering Manager role at Discord is between $248,000 and $279,000, in addition to equity and benefits. The final compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and relevant education, ensuring competitive pay for top talent.

Discuss your approach to leading teams, such as being collaborative and supportive. Explain how you prioritize team members' strengths and development to foster an environment where engineers can thrive while also ensuring the delivery of high-quality projects.

Share your methods for instilling best practices, including code reviews, testing, and regular team feedback sessions. Emphasize your commitment to quality through thorough project assessments and encouraging a culture of ownership.

Provide a real example highlighting the decision-making process, including how you weighed various options and communicated the rationale to your team. Focus on the outcome and what you learned from the experience.

Discuss your experience working with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders. Share examples of successful collaborations and your strategies for aligning different perspectives towards shared goals.

Explain your approach to motivation, such as setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and recognizing achievements. Highlight initiatives you've taken to promote a positive work environment that drives engagement.

Share specific projects where your leadership resulted in scalable solutions. Discuss the technical challenges faced and how your team overcame them, along with the positive impact these solutions had on the user experience.

Detail your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing the importance of open communication and understanding different viewpoints. Provide an example of a conflict you navigated successfully and the outcome.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning, such as attending industry conferences, participating in online courses, or keeping up with relevant publications. Emphasize how you encourage your team to do the same.

Explain the metrics you find important, such as code quality, delivery timelines, and team engagement scores. Discuss how these metrics inform your team's strategy and help you identify areas for improvement.

Articulate your passion for Discord's mission and how it aligns with your career goals. Highlight your desire to impact the gaming community positively and your enthusiasm for leading a team within such an innovative company.