Software Engineer, Editor
DescriptSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted September 22, 2025
212000 - 250000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Descript is a user-friendly video editor powered by AI, designed to make video creation as accessible as writing a document. It serves YouTube and TikTok channels, top podcasts, and businesses using video for marketing, sales, and internal training. Descript's intuitive interface and AI features aim to integrate video seamlessly into every communicator's toolkit alongside traditional formats like docs and slides.
Job Description
Descript is building an AI-powered platform for easy audio and video content creation, targeting podcasters and audio enthusiasts. The company is seeking an experienced software engineer to build a video editing and streaming platform. The team focuses on building core editing functionality, integrating in-house AI, and supporting data management for clients.
Requirements
- Building traditional editing functionality (e.g. timeline editing, effects & animations)
- Integrating in-house (e.g. studio audio) and third-party AI functionality to supercharge user's ability to make excellent video and audio content
- Supporting the data model and systems that manage the state of projects across clients
Benefits
- Generous healthcare package
- Catered lunches
- Flexible vacation time