Discord · 13 hours ago
Senior Manager, Game Integration Architect
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$232K/yr - $261K/yrDiscord is a platform used by over 200 million people monthly, focused on enhancing gaming experiences. The Senior Manager of the Game Integrations team will lead a group responsible for assisting game developers with integrating Discord's tools, combining leadership with technical expertise.
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Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Integration (Social SDK, new emerging products) and Community (Official Server optimization) Specialists, setting clear goals aligned with department objectives
Drive continuous improvement across the team through regular retrospectives and feedback
Identify growth opportunities and create developmental assignments that expand team capabilities
Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to ensure team focus aligns with broader company initiatives
Establish systems, tools and automations that evolve the managed white glove service of today into at-scale, repeatable processes
Serve as the subject matter expert for technically complex integrations
Lead technical discovery sessions and architectural reviews for high-stakes customer implementations
Provide expert guidance on best practices for integrating Discord's Social SDK and enabling commerce in diverse game genres, engines and platforms
Translate complex business requirements into technical implementation plans
Contribute to product roadmap decisions based on customer feedback and technical insights
Own solution architecture for Discord's most technically challenging AAA managed accounts
Build trusted advisor relationships with senior technical stakeholders at partner studios
Develop strategies for your portfolio of developers to maximize the value of Discord's developer and Community tools
Prepare and deliver technical updates to stakeholders on integration progress and milestones
Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to drive successful customer outcomes
Contribute to sales enablement through technical documentation, reference architectures, and case studies
Inform product and cross-functional leadership on operational aspects of customer integrations
Qualification
Required
Experience managing a team, with a demonstrated ability to develop talent and drive team performance
Technical background in game development
Direct experience working within a game studio or game ecosystem provider
Ability to read, understand, and discuss code across multiple languages
Familiarity with game engines (such as Unity, Unreal, proprietary), platforms, and development toolchains
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences
Track record of building relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Proficiency in Korean or other languages (Mandarin, Japanese)
Experience as a Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, Technical Account Manager, or similar customer-facing technical role
Experience with gamedev focused developer platforms or SDK integrations
SQL proficiency and experience with data analysis
Background in developer relations or developer experience
Familiarity with Discord Communities
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available.
Company
Discord
Discord is an online voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities.
Founded in 2015
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$995.41MKey Investors
Flat CapitalDragoneer Investment GroupSony Interactive Entertainment
2024-03-01Secondary Market
2022-11-22Series I
2022-03-12Secondary Market· $10.86M
Leadership Team
Mike Polner
VP, Global Head of Marketing
Bob Bahramipour
Head of Ecosystem Partnerships
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