Social Media · United States
Discord layoffs
Discord cut 170 jobs, about 17% of staff in Jan 2024. It is also hiring: its careers page lists 46 open roles today.
Latest event: Jan 2024 · Jobs checked Oct 28, 2026
People affected
170
Across tracked announcements
Announcements
1
Jan 2024 → Jan 2024
Open jobs today
46
On its own careers page
The short version
- None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
- That is the 6th largest total among the 8 Social Media employers we track.
- We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.
Hiring now
Is Discord hiring?
Yes. Discord lists 46 open roles on its careers page, most in Product Engineering and Data Science & Engineering. 11 of them are remote.
- Group Product Manager, Data/MLSan Francisco Bay Area
- Public Affairs AdvisorSan Francisco Bay Area
- Senior Litigation CounselSan Francisco Bay Area
- Engineering Manager, NotificationsRemote (U.S.)
- Senior Engineering Manager, NitroSan Francisco Bay Area
Hiring elsewhere in Social Media
Every round, newest first
- −170(17% of workforce)
Correcting a 5x pandemic-era headcount expansion.
Source: The Verge
Common questions about Discord
- How many people has Discord laid off?
- We have tracked 1 round of cuts at Discord since Jan 2024. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 170 jobs.
- When was the latest Discord layoff?
- Jan 2024: 170 jobs, about 17% of staff. Correcting a 5x pandemic-era headcount expansion.
- Did Discord blame AI for its layoffs?
- No. None of the 1 round we track was publicly tied to AI by Discord or in credible reporting.
- Is Discord hiring right now?
- Yes. Discord's own careers page lists 46 open roles, most of them in Product Engineering and Data Science & Engineering. We read the list every day and drop roles once they close.
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