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Founded in 2015, Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests - from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations. read more
Discord Company Culture
Discord Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Discord's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A+Outlook
A-CEO Rating
B+Professional Development
B+Retention
B+Discord CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jason Citron
74 /100
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Diversity at Discord
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Discord have rated Office Culture, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Discord
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Discord have rated Outlook, Office Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Discord eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
23
Discord employees are 23% more likely to recommend Discord as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Discord
Working at Discord is rated highly by 402 employees, across various culture dimensions. Discord employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Outlook, and CEO Rating categories, putting Discord’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Discord was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Discord
B+
Overall Company Culture at Discord is rated B+
Last updated a month ago
Top
20%
Discord ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Discord Employee Reviews
Out of 372 Discord employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Discord improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 90% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 10% |
Positive Reviews From Discord Employees
- What do you like best about your company?Solving challenging problems, collaborating with teammates, and making a meaningful impact.
- What makes you most happy at work?Solving challenging problems, collaborating with teammates, and making a meaningful impact.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The culture is collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented, fostering innovation and a strong sense of community.
Constructive Feedback From Discord Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Enhanced communication across teams and streamlined processes
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to work harder on developing features that people want instead of restricting people from modifying their discord client
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leading everyone to progress and success
Discord Company Information
Discord Company Overview
Founded in 2015, Discord is a voice, video and text app that helps friends and communities come together to hang out and explore their interests - from artists and activists, to study groups, sneakerheads, plant parents, and more. With 150 million monthly users across 19 million active communities, called servers, Discord has grown to become one of the most popular communications services in the world. Discord was built without selling ads or user data and instead, offers a premium subscription called Nitro that gives users special perks like higher quality streams and fun customizations.
Discord was founded in 2015 and its current CEO is Jason Citron. Since its inception 11 years ago, Discord has grown to 650 employees.
Discord Mission, Vision & Values
Discord Mission & Values
Create space for everyone to find belonging
Discord Vision Statement
An inclusive world where no one feels like an outsider
| Headquarter | 444 De Haro, Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94107 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | discord.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2015 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | discord.com/jobs |
| Social Sites |
Discord Competitors
Discord competitors include Twitch. Discord ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Discord compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Discord Employees
Discord has 650 employees. 402 employees at Discord have reviewed Discord across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 402 Discord employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Discord are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Discord, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Discord are generally satisfied with their team. 402 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Discord are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Discord believe the environment at Discord is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Discord is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at Discord work 8 hours or less, while 22% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Discord are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Discord employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Discord report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
74% of Discord employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Discord employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
Discord employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
74% of Discord employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Discord - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Discord is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Discord employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Discord KPIs and OKRs
At Discord 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Discord's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Discord employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Discord CEO & Leadership
Discord CEO - Jason Citron
74 /100
Discord’s CEO Jason Citron started in this role in 2015. Jason’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Discord’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, Non-Binary employees, employees in the Design department, and African American/Black employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Discord’s competitors, Jason Citron ranks right above Twitch CEO Daniel Clancy. Under Citron’s leadership, Discord employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Outlook. Gender and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Discord could stand to see real improvement.
Discord Leadership
The Discord Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Jason Citron, COO Mak Azadi, and Head Of Business Development Jonathan Flesher
Jason Citron CEO / President
Jason Citron serves as the CEO / President of Discord.
Mak Azadi COO
Mak Azadi serves as the COO of Discord.
Jonathan Flesher Head Of Business Development
Jonathan Flesher serves as the Head Of Business Development of Discord.
Prachi Gupta Vice President Of Engineering
Prachi Gupta serves as the Vice President Of Engineering of Discord.
Steve Lin VP of Operations
Steve Lin serves as the VP of Operations of Discord.
Michael Poon VP of Finance
Michael Poon serves as the VP of Finance of Discord.
Heather Sullivan Chief People Officer
Heather Sullivan serves as the Chief People Officer of Discord.
Julia Tang VP, Product Marketing
Julia Tang serves as the VP, Product Marketing of Discord.
Stanislav Vishnevskiy CTO & Co-Founder
Stanislav Vishnevskiy serves as the CTO & Co-Founder of Discord.
Discord Salaries
How much does Discord pay?
How much do people at Discord get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Discord is $130,262, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,699, or $65 per hour.
At Discord, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $246,334 annually and the lowest is a Community Manager at $39,000 annually. Average Discord salaries by department include: Admin at $61,393, Sales at $152,885, IT at $112,284, and HR at $143,645. Half of Discord salaries are above $135,699.
168 employees at Discord rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 511 ratings) while 163 employees at Discord rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 169 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $135k | $135k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
$130,262*
Average Compensation
$135,699*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Discord Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Discord
Diverse employees at Discord score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing Discord in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Discord across various culture dimensions.
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Discord Perks & Benefits
- Stay refreshed with four weeks of PTO, 14+ paid holidays and flexible sick time (which includes mental health days). - Discord strives to offer fair and competitive compensation packages, including equity. Take advantage of our retirement offerings (including 401k matching in the U.S.) to meet your financial goals. - Many medical insurance providers consider much of the treatment vital to one’s gender transition as cosmetic. We don’t. Use up to $20,000 for transition-related procedures. - Take advantage of a quarterly stipend for your gym membership or other activities to keep you feeling great. Plus virtual yoga every week. - Whatever social cause you’re passionate about, take a day (or two) off to make an impact. While you’re at it, take advantage of $1,000/year in donation matching to charitable organizations! - Spend some quality time with the next generation with parental leave, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Discord PTO
Discord's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Discord's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Discord Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Discord applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Discord has a total of 650 employees
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Discord on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 38% | |
Business Development | 4% | |
Marketing | 4% | |
Design | 4% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
Hagerstown | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Salt Lake City | 4% | |
New York City | 4% | |
Other | 31% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Discord
What is Discord address?
Discord location is at 444 De Haro, Suite 200
Who is the CEO of Discord?
Discord CEO is Jason Citron, their score by employees is 74
What is Discord eNPS?
The eNPS for Discord is 23
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Discord?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 176k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Discord?
The average salaries for Legal in Discord is 246k
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