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Software Engineer, Editor

Descript

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

193000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

5+ years of professional fullstack software engineering experience
Expertise in Typescript, React, and RESTful APIs
Solid CS fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, databases (Postgres, Redis)
Experience building creative tools in the past or you're a frequent user of creative media tools
A desire to have a high degree of ownership and accountability
A deep understanding of system design principles and are effective at understanding and integrating customer needs into your decisions
The ability to thrive in collaborative environments including when working with other functions (e.g. product, design, research, AI engineering)

What we offer:

Generous healthcare package
401k matching program
Catered lunches
Flexible vacation time

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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