Descript is 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. Descript is 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.
Requirements
- Typescript
- React
- REST APIs
- Postgres
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
Other
- We're looking to hire people who are local and able to join us at the office when needed.
- We're flexible, and you're an adult—we don't expect or mandate that you're in the office every day.
- We do believe there are valuable and serendipitous moments of discovery and collaboration that come from working together in person.
- We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
- We believe in actively building a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions to better allow our employees, products, and community to thrive.
