Threat Investigator, Discord

• 5+ years of experience in threat intelligence, investigations, or incident management, with a track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder cases independently
• Deep expertise in at least one extremist or violent threat actor ecosystem, with the analytical flexibility to develop proficiency across new harm verticals as priorities shift
• Demonstrated ability to define scope, propose solutions, and drive projects to completion in ambiguous, high-change environments with minimal oversight
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, case management systems, and machine learning tooling to support network investigations and detection work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex, sensitive topics for non-expert audiences, and experience producing cross-functional product requests, intelligence products, and engaging with law enforcement, government, or external partners
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional work, with the ability to build consensus and coordinate across teams and time zones

Desirable

• Discord's mission is to give people the power to create space to find belonging in their lives, and every day millions of people trust Discord to be a place where they can talk, hang out, and build community
• Keeping that space safe starts with teams like ours
• Discord's Violent Actors Team, part of the broader Threat Operations org within Trust & Safety, focuses on identifying and disrupting violent and extremist networks and threat actors
• As a Threat Investigator, you'll lead investigations into these communities, identify novel detection mechanisms, and develop enforcement strategies to stay ahead of ongoing and emerging threats
• A typical day might include conducting deep-dive network investigations, compiling high-value signals to fuel proactive detection, or collaborating with internal and external partners on incident response
• This role requires the ability to flex across a range of harm portfolios as team priorities evolve
• This person will report to the team's Senior Manager
• Leading complex investigations into violent extremist and threat actor networks, developing and iterating on detection and disruption strategies across your investigative portfolio
• Executing on roadmap projects, including cross-functional coordination with policy, engineering, and ML/AI teams, documentation of behavioral trends, and identification of scalable mitigation strategies
• Leveraging investigative signals and subject matter expertise to inform threat prioritization decisions
• Identifying emergence of novel harm behaviors, and gaps in Discord's detection, policy, and enforcement capabilities
• Partnering with team program managers to develop and prioritize improvements to operational readiness
• Serving as a subject matter resource for teammates, leadership, and cross-functional partners