Descript · 5 hours ago
Software Engineer, Editor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$193K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expDescript is building a next-generation AI-powered platform for creating audio and video content. They are seeking an experienced software engineer to develop a best-in-class video editing and streaming platform that enhances the core editing and AI functionalities of the application.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)AudioConsumer SoftwareMusicSpeech RecognitionVideo Editing
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
Qualification
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
Generous healthcare package
401k matching program
Catered lunches
Flexible vacation time
Company
Descript
Descript is a collaborative audio and video editor that transcribes audio to a text document for editing, training, and collaboration.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
OpenAISpark CapitalAndreessen Horowitz
2022-10-27Series C· $50M
2021-02-01Series B· $30M
2019-09-18Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Sophie Hinkley
VP People
Andrew Mason
Executive Chair
Recent News
2025-11-24
International Business Times
2025-11-07
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