Descript
Software Engineer
Descript, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Our vision is to build the next generation platform to enable easy and fast creation of audio and video content powered by cutting-edge AI. Building a revolutionary way to record, transcribe, edit and mix spoken audio and video comes with a series of unique challenges and requires solving hard and complex problems. Learn more about how we're building Descript from one of our Engineers.
Platform engineers are our human to metal interface. They manage the foundation that everything else is built on, and provide the tools to support Descript's entire engineering org and customers. This is one of the most important roles in the company.
Though we might not be actively hiring for all teams at this time, you can take a sneak peek into what engineering teams exist today.
What You'll DoWrite high-quality testable codes which are functional and long-term maintainable and performant.Responsible for software development using various front-end software technologies and JavaScript components.Execute software development tasks per established product development plans for existing editing software.Work collaboratively with product managers and infrastructure, platform, and data engineers to refine software requirements and architect and implement complex software application systems.Collaborate with Product and Design teams on crafting great user experiences. Responsible for scoping, defining, and at times leading software design and implementation across cross-functional teams.Develop SQL (Structured Query Language) stored procedures and views and optimize SQL processes for the creation of software platforms that automate online and mobile data analytics and machine learning programs.Responsible for software design problem specification, problem solving, and implementing software designs and solutions.Create a continuous integration pipeline for new software applications.Ensure critical software engineering schedules and project milestones are met according to internal project goals.Pioneer use of Web technologies to deliver a high-performance professional creative tool that has traditionally been the domain of native desktop applications.Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts. Design, architect, and develop enterprise grade software systems that are resilient, scalable, and secure.Work with Implementations team to ensure smooth customer deployments.Responsible for validation, deployment, and support of software tools.Responsible for development of software applications to streamline product definition, development, delivery, and overall operational efficiency.
What You'll HaveExperience with Full-Stack Web Application Development; Object-Oriented Design Principles; and Human-Computer Interaction Design.Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.6 months in the job offered, Software Engineer, or related occupation.
The base salary range for this role is $215,000 - $215,500 per year.
About DescriptDescript is building a simple, intuitive, fully-powered editing tool for video and audio — an editing tool built for the age of AI. We are a team of 150 — with a proven CEO and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors (OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital).
Descript is the special company that's in possession of both product market fit and the raw materials (passionate user community, great product, large market) for growth, but is still early enough that each new employee has a measurable influence on the direction of the company.
Benefits include a generous healthcare package, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time. Our headquarter is based in San Francisco, and we currently hire people that are authorized to work anywhere in the US or Canada. Whether you love WFH or can't wait to get back to being in person, we're interested in offering an environment that works for you.
Descript is an 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. We believe in actively building a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions to better allow our employees, products, and community to thrive.
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Platform engineers are our human to metal interface. They manage the foundation that everything else is built on, and provide the tools to support Descript's entire engineering org and customers. This is one of the most important roles in the company.
Though we might not be actively hiring for all teams at this time, you can take a sneak peek into what engineering teams exist today.
What You'll DoWrite high-quality testable codes which are functional and long-term maintainable and performant.Responsible for software development using various front-end software technologies and JavaScript components.Execute software development tasks per established product development plans for existing editing software.Work collaboratively with product managers and infrastructure, platform, and data engineers to refine software requirements and architect and implement complex software application systems.Collaborate with Product and Design teams on crafting great user experiences. Responsible for scoping, defining, and at times leading software design and implementation across cross-functional teams.Develop SQL (Structured Query Language) stored procedures and views and optimize SQL processes for the creation of software platforms that automate online and mobile data analytics and machine learning programs.Responsible for software design problem specification, problem solving, and implementing software designs and solutions.Create a continuous integration pipeline for new software applications.Ensure critical software engineering schedules and project milestones are met according to internal project goals.Pioneer use of Web technologies to deliver a high-performance professional creative tool that has traditionally been the domain of native desktop applications.Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts. Design, architect, and develop enterprise grade software systems that are resilient, scalable, and secure.Work with Implementations team to ensure smooth customer deployments.Responsible for validation, deployment, and support of software tools.Responsible for development of software applications to streamline product definition, development, delivery, and overall operational efficiency.
What You'll HaveExperience with Full-Stack Web Application Development; Object-Oriented Design Principles; and Human-Computer Interaction Design.Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.6 months in the job offered, Software Engineer, or related occupation.
The base salary range for this role is $215,000 - $215,500 per year.
About DescriptDescript is building a simple, intuitive, fully-powered editing tool for video and audio — an editing tool built for the age of AI. We are a team of 150 — with a proven CEO and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors (OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital).
Descript is the special company that's in possession of both product market fit and the raw materials (passionate user community, great product, large market) for growth, but is still early enough that each new employee has a measurable influence on the direction of the company.
Benefits include a generous healthcare package, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time. Our headquarter is based in San Francisco, and we currently hire people that are authorized to work anywhere in the US or Canada. Whether you love WFH or can't wait to get back to being in person, we're interested in offering an environment that works for you.
Descript is an 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. We believe in actively building a team rich in diverse backgrounds, experiences, and opinions to better allow our employees, products, and community to thrive.
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