Staff Software Engineer, Core
DescriptSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted October 3, 2025
215000 - 270000 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 seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the next-generation AI-powered platform and web application for audio and video content creation. This role focuses on building and shipping features across all stack levels, integrating with Descript, and ensuring system robustness and user experience. They emphasize a flat organizational structure and value employee contributions.
Requirements
- Full-stack product engineer experience
- Web development and devtools proficiency
- Well-versed in web development
- Experience with relational databases
- Strong testing and debugging skills
- Comfortable with security risks
- Experience integrating 3rd party services
- Solid collaboration and communication skills
Benefits
- generous healthcare package
- 401k matching program
- catered lunches
- flexible vacation time
