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Home / Compensation / Discord / Software Engineer
Total compensation for a Discord Software Engineer ranges from about $205K at the entry level to $915K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $450K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-06. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC2Software Engineer | 1-4 YOE | $180K | $60K | - | $205K - $330K |
| IC3Senior Software Engineer | 4-8 YOE | $220K | $120K | - | $280K - $495K |
| IC4Staff Software Engineer | 7-12 YOE | $255K | $195K | - | $365K - $685K |
| IC5Senior Staff Software Engineer | 11+ YOE | $285K | $290K | - | $460K - $915K |
Early-career IC - Discord hires few true new grads. Cash is strong; equity is private-company RSUs at the last 409A and should be discounted for liquidity.
Senior IC. Most-common external hire level. Real-time infrastructure (voice/video, Elixir/Rust services at massive concurrency) commands top-of-band offers.
Staff IC. Equity is the dominant component and is paper value until an IPO or tender - factor that into competing-offer math.
Senior staff. Small population; external hires uncommon.
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