Software Engineer - Generative Media

Summary

Join Descript, a company building an AI-powered video and audio editing tool, as a full-stack Software Engineer specializing in Generative Media. You will own the development and launch of new features, collaborating with product and design teams to create exceptional user experiences. This role requires proficiency in full-stack engineering, particularly front-end development, and experience with technologies like Typescript, React, CSS, and REST APIs. You will work with cutting-edge AI models and integrations, improving existing features and adding new ones. The ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset, excels in collaboration, and is comfortable tackling complex challenges. Descript offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Full-stack product engineer with proficient front-end skills
• Well versed in web development and associated devtools
• Technologies: Typescript, React, CSS, REST API development, relational dbs
• Comfortable walking off the beaten path, at the edge of systems
• Track record of working on complex surface areas
• Experienced with testing and debugging
• Shines at collaboration and communication
• Growth mindset
• Competent in thinking about security risks & mitigations

Responsibilities

• Own building and shipping new features across all levels of the stack (frontend and backend)
• Collaborate with product and design teams on crafting great user experiences
• Write high-quality testable code that's functional, maintainable, and performant
• Dive into our editor code to improve existing AI integrations and add new ones

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating 3rd party services / APIs
• Experience working with AI models or APIs
• Excited about AI and keeps up with latest AI trends in the industry

Benefits

• A generous healthcare package
• Catered lunches
• Flexible vacation time