Job Title: Software Engineer, Editor

Company Name: Descript

Job Url: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/68d1d04417554c2d9eedfe80

Job Description: 
Descript
· 7 minutes ago
Software Engineer, Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$193K/yr - $250K/yr

5+ years exp
92%
STRONG MATCH
100%
Exp. Level
86%
Skill
75%
Industry Exp.
Descript is building a simple, intuitive, fully-powered editing tool for video and audio — an editing tool built for the age of AI. They are seeking 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.
Apps
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Music
Video Editing

Growth Opportunities

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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

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Fullstack Software Engineering
Typescript
React
RESTful APIs
Data Structures
Algorithms
Databases
Postgres
Redis
System Design
Creative Media Tools
Required
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)

Benefits
A generous healthcare package
401k matching program
Catered lunches
Flexible vacation time