Descript is looking to solve the technical challenges of building the next-generation AI-powered platform and web application for easy and fast creation of audio and video content, and requires a Staff full-stack Software Engineer to help expand foundational systems.
Requirements
- Full-stack product engineer
- Well versed in web development and associated devtools
- Technologies: Typescript, REST API development, relational DBs
- Track record evolving and re-architecting complex systems to accommodate growth while maintaining stability
- Comfortable walking off the beaten path, at the edge of systems
- Competent thinking about security risks & mitigations
- Experience integrating 3rd party services
Responsibilities
- Take point on critical surface areas and help scale them to the next level
- Own building and shipping features across all levels of the stack (frontend and backend)
- Write high-quality testable code that's functional, long term maintainable and performant
- Collaborate with EPD on crafting great user experiences
- Integrate systems to power Descript in smart ways
Other
- Growth mindset
- Solid collaboration and communication
- 4-year degree (not specified which field)
- Generous healthcare package, 401k matching program, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time
- Equal opportunity workplace—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
