Software Engineer, Editor

Descript • San Francisco, CA

150d • $212,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are building the next-generation AI-powered platform and web application for easy and fast creation of audio and video content. Building a revolutionary way to record, transcribe, edit, and mix audio and video on the web comes with a series of unique technical challenges and requires solving hard and complex problems. We are looking for an experienced software engineer to build a best-in-class video editing and streaming platform to power the core editing and AI functionality of the app. The Editor team is responsible for building the product experiences that will continue to expand the capabilities of the editing experience and enable even more people to experience the ease and joy of producing content with Descript.

Requirements

• Experience with Typescript and React
• Strong understanding of REST APIs
• Experience with Postgres
• Ability to work on creative tools where users’ workflows are varied and complex
• High degree of ownership and accountability
• Passion for making the best product experience possible for the user
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with other functions (e.g. product, design, research, AI engineering)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building video editing and streaming platforms
• Familiarity with AI technologies and their integration into user applications

Responsibilities

• Building traditional editing functionality (e.g. timeline editing, effects & animations)
• Integrating in-house (e.g. studio audio) and third-party AI functionality to supercharge any user’s ability to make excellent video and audio content
• Supporting the data model and systems that manage the state of projects across clients
• Building media management features that enable organizations to build on Descript as a team

Benefits

• Generous healthcare package
• Catered lunches
• Flexible vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees