Underqualified and understaffed - Senior Software Engineer Discord Employee Review

1.0
May 21, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You don't really have to do any work when you show up to the office.

Cons

Nobody seems to know what they're doing. Any talk of maintaining even basic features is shoved aside for focusing on whatever addition everyone considers most "trendy". Many staff members are very obviously not qualified for the position they have been hired for and lack even basic knowledge of the field (stuff that's covered in an introductory undergrad course...) Most of the staff spends all day playing video games instead of working anyway though, so I guess it's good they're containing themselves somewhere they can't do damage.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

people are kind and empathetic. generally people dont take themselves too seriously here. the product is cool especially if youre into gaming.

Cons

been on the same team for 4 years and im starting to get a little bored

4.0
Jun 5, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

smart and passionate colleagues, generally good culture.

Cons

disconnect between leadership and ICs. at times can be disorganized and there are many inexperienced managers.

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