Threat Investigator

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Nice to Have:

• Additional language proficiency, particularly in languages relevant to high-harm threat actor communities
• Experience translating investigative findings into clear, actionable insights for non-expert or executive audiences

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000 to $148,500 + equity + benefits.