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Staff Software Engineer, Core

Descript is building an AI-powered platform for easy, fast creation of audio and video content. The Core team owns foundational systems like access control, team and project management, usage tracking, payments, and more. We're looking for a Staff-level full-stack engineer to own and scale critical surface areas across frontend and backend, improve stability and architecture, and collaborate closely with product and design to deliver great user experiences.

Skills

  • Full-stack product engineering experience
  • Strong web development skills and familiarity with modern devtools
  • Proficient in TypeScript and REST API development
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL
  • Proven track record of evolving and re-architecting complex systems
  • Security-aware development and threat mitigation
  • Testing, debugging, and instrumentation expertise
  • Effective collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and ship features across the full stack (frontend and backend) for core account and project systems
  • Lead scaling and re-architecture efforts to support growth while maintaining stability
  • Write high-quality, testable, maintainable, and performant code
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and design (EPD) to craft end-to-end user experiences
  • Integrate with third-party services to extend platform capabilities
  • Identify security risks and implement appropriate mitigations
  • Develop and maintain robust testing and debugging practices
  • Mentor and influence engineering peers on architecture and best practices

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience
  • Formal degree optional when equivalent professional experience is demonstrated

Benefits

  • Generous healthcare package
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Catered lunches (where applicable)
  • Flexible vacation/time off
  • Remote and hybrid working flexibility with periodic in-person collaboration opportunities
  • Inclusive equal-opportunity workplace and diverse team environment
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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.

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BENEFITS & PERKS
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
FUNDING
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$215,000/yr - $270,000/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2025
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