Software Engineer - Video Engineering

Descript, a cutting-edge technology company with 150 team members, is revolutionizing the audio and video editing landscape with their AI-powered platform. Backed by prestigious investors including OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, and Spark Capital, they're building an intuitive editing tool for the AI age.

The role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced software engineer to tackle complex technical challenges in video engineering. You'll be working on building and optimizing high-performance systems handling petabyte-scale data, while also contributing to the development of AI features and engaging with the open-source community.

The position requires a strong background in video technologies and backend infrastructure, with at least 5 years of professional experience. You'll be joining a flat organizational structure where expertise and contributions are highly valued, regardless of title. The company embraces a hybrid work model, with their headquarters located in San Francisco's Mission District.

What makes this role particularly appealing is the combination of technical challenges, scale, and impact. You'll be working with cutting-edge AI technology, contributing to open-source projects, and helping shape the future of video and audio editing. The company offers competitive compensation ($160,000-$230,000) and benefits, including healthcare, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time.

Descript has achieved product-market fit and has a passionate user community, yet is still early enough that each employee can significantly influence the company's direction. They're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to contribute to their innovative culture.