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Software Engineer, Editor

United States, San Francisco 193000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted December 08, 2025
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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
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