Director, Customer Experience

Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games. The Customer Experience team at Discord has the privilege of supporting our communities, listening to their feedback, and sharing these insights with other teams to help make the Discord experience the best that it can possibly be. We’re looking for a Director of Customer Experience to lead the next chapter of our support story: a bold, AI-powered transformation of how we serve tens of millions of users worldwide. You’ll inherit a talented, established team of in-house CX specialists and own the strategy, culture, and execution that defines what great support looks like at Discord. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a senior leader who thrives on building world class systems that solve problems for customers. This person will report to the Senior Director of Scaled Operations. What you'll be doing Define and drive a CX transformation strategy that harnesses AI, intelligent tooling, and data-driven insights to deliver faster, higher-quality support at global scale Lead, develop, and inspire a global team of in-house CX specialists building a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our users Own the end-to-end user support experience, setting the vision for quality, efficiency, and satisfaction across all channels and contact types Champion AI-first support models including intelligent triage, AI agents, and proactive deflection strategies, partnering closely with technical teams to bring them to life Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Data teams to identify upstream drivers of contact volume, close the feedback loop, and measurably improve the user experience Define and defend the KPIs that matter and translate data into executable strategy that moves the needle Build and maintain high-trust operational partnerships to ensure global coverage, quality consistency, and resilience across all support channels What you should have 10+ years in customer support or customer experience, including 5+ years leading large-scale global support organizations at major technology companies A proven track record of CX transformation at scale. You’ve modernized tooling, implemented AI-powered support, and have the metrics to prove it moved the needle Deep fluency in AI-powered support models. You understand how to build a modern support stack, maximize automation, and know where human judgment still wins Exceptional people leadership. You develop leaders, grow high-performing teams, and create environments where people do the best work of their careers Strong analytical fluency. You’re comfortable in the data, can diagnose what’s broken, and translate insight into executable strategy A highly collaborative operating style. You build strong cross-functional partnerships with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal, and know how to drive outcomes across organizational lines Genuine enthusiasm for Discord’s mission and an intuition for what community-driven platforms demand from their support experience Bonus points Hands-on experience implementing or scaling AI support agents (e.g., conversational AI platforms, automated resolution tools) Deep familiarity with Zendesk or enterprise CX platforms at significant scale Background in Trust & Safety or experience supporting policy-sensitive user issues Experience managing global vendor or BPO relationships as part of a broader support strategy Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $224,000 to $252,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits. Why Discord? Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests, and helps developers build and grow their businesses. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away! 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