Let’s get started
By clicking ‘Next’, I agree to the Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy, and consent to receive emails from Rise
Jobs / Job page
Software Engineer- Recorder  image - Rise Careers
Job details

Software Engineer- Recorder

Descript is building an AI-powered platform and web application for fast, intuitive creation of audio and video content. We are seeking an experienced software engineer to build a best-in-class web video editing and streaming platform that powers core editing and AI features, solving cross-browser media challenges and shipping high-quality experiences to customers.

Skills

  • Strong frontend engineering with React and modern JavaScript
  • Experience with web media APIs and real-time media workflows
  • Knowledge of state management (Redux) and side-effect handling (sagas)
  • Cross-browser compatibility and Electron/native-augmentation experience
  • Performance optimization for large, complex web applications
  • Ability to plan and estimate multi-team projects and communicate clearly

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with designers and product managers to implement Figma designs into production UI
  • Implement frontend features using web media APIs, React components, and Redux + sagas
  • Ensure cross-browser support with a web-maximalist strategy and native augmentation via Electron
  • Plan, ticket, estimate, and execute projects with multi-team stakeholders
  • Deliver production-quality features with testing, automation, and bug-bash processes
  • Prototype experimental features and explore emerging web media standards

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

  • Generous healthcare package
  • Catered lunches (office)
  • Flexible vacation time
  • Flexible remote/office work arrangement
  • Equity ownership opportunities
  • Collaborative, flat organizational structure and strong investor backing
To read the complete job description, please click on the ‘Apply’ button
Descript Glassdoor Company Review
4.2 Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon
Descript DE&I Review
3.8 Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon
CEO of Descript
Descript CEO photo
Andrew Mason
Approve of CEO

Average salary estimate

$220500 / YEARLY (est.)
min
max
$191000K
$250000K

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

Similar Jobs
Photo of the Rise User
Descript Hybrid San Francisco, CA
Posted 2 hours ago
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays

Lead growth strategy and experiments at Descript to accelerate user acquisition, activation, engagement, retention, and monetization for an AI-native video and audio editing product.

Photo of the Rise User
Inclusive & Diverse
Rise from Within
Mission Driven
Diversity of Opinions
Work/Life Harmony

Zapier is seeking a senior backend engineer to strengthen and scale its Integration Platform Zone, focusing on AI-enabled integrations, tooling, and platform infrastructure.

Posted 9 hours ago

Lead the design and delivery of embedded control software for large-scale robotic lift systems at RISE Robotics, advancing efficient, electric alternatives to hydraulics.

Photo of the Rise User
Inclusive & Diverse
Rise from Within
Mission Driven
Diversity of Opinions
Work/Life Harmony

Zapier seeks experienced Senior Backend and Full Stack engineers to build secure, scalable enterprise features and platform services that power automation for large customers.

Photo of the Rise User
Inclusive & Diverse
Rise from Within
Mission Driven
Diversity of Opinions
Work/Life Harmony

Experienced backend-leaning engineers are sought to join Zapier’s Workflow Zone to design and ship scalable, reliable systems that power workflow creation, execution, and troubleshooting.

Posted 8 hours ago

Help shape the backend architecture of a fast-growing no-code AI platform by building scalable systems, integrating LLMs, and working closely with the founding team and customers.

Photo of the Rise User

Quizlet is hiring a Senior Fullstack Engineer on the Activation & Retention team to design and ship experiments that increase user onboarding and retention using React, NextJS and server-side technologies.

Photo of the Rise User
Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays

Hazel Health is hiring a Senior Web Infrastructure Software Engineer to build scalable front-end frameworks, reusable components, and developer tools that support delivery of virtual school-based healthcare.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 13 hours ago
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Family Medical Leave
Paid Holidays

Experienced backend engineer to design and implement production-grade services for HashiCorp’s Infrastructure Cloud with a strong focus on Golang and collaborative product-driven development.

Photo of the Rise User

Lead the architecture and implementation of GenAI solutions at DoseSpot/pVerify, shaping AI strategy, prototypes, and production practices for a mission-critical healthcare SaaS environment.

Photo of the Rise User
NVIDIA Hybrid US, CA, Santa Clara
Posted 5 hours ago
Customer-Centric
Mission Driven
Inclusive & Diverse
Rise from Within
Diversity of Opinions
Work/Life Harmony
Growth & Learning
Transparent & Candid
Medical Insurance
Paid Time-Off
Maternity Leave
Mental Health Resources
Equity
Child Care stipend
Paternity Leave
WFH Reimbursements
Flex-Friendly
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401K Matching
Military leave

NVIDIA seeks a Security Development Engineer to architect and build automated compliance and secure-SDLC tooling that supports regulated software releases like FedRAMP.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 15 hours ago
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays

Kiddom is seeking an experienced Staff Systems Engineer to drive technical leadership, build scalable backend and platform services, and improve developer and user experiences across their educational platform.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 1 hour ago

Citizen Health is looking for a Senior Product Engineer to craft scalable, accessible React-based web interfaces that make complex health data actionable for patients and researchers.

Next Step Systems Hybrid 1212 South Naper Boulevard, Chicago, IL, United States
Posted 22 hours ago

Senior C++ Trading Software Developer wanted to build low-latency algorithmic trading and exchange connectivity systems for a leading Chicago trading team.

Founded by Andrew Mason, Descript evolved from an internal tool at Detour into a premier platform for audio and video creation, boasting advanced editing features, prestigious backers, and use by major media outlets.

3 jobs
MATCH
Calculating your matching score...
BADGES
Badge ChangemakerBadge Diversity ChampionBadge Future MakerBadge Work&Life Balance
BENEFITS & PERKS
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
FUNDING
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$191,000/yr - $250,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
August 18, 2025
Risa star 🔮 Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI
Career Copilot
Want to see a list of jobs tailored to
you, just ask me below!