Software Engineer, Product
Core
Own end-to-end product features for Descript's video editor, growth systems, or AI co-editor (Underlord), taking problems from definition through launch and measurement.
Role type
Senior full-stack product engineer (editor/media/AI)
Builds
Video editing workflows, onboarding/growth loops, AI agent harnesses, and media management systems
Domain
Creative software / Video editing / AI agents
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Full-stack development, end-to-end feature ownership, AI agent utilization, product analytics, system design, user experience focus, rigorous testing, technical writing
Preferred skills
Editor/media product experience, payment systems, Rust, media generation models, experimentation/analytics, video intricacies (shaders/rendering)
Technologies
TypeScript, React, Node.js, Temporal, SQL, Rust
Responsibilities
Design and ship full-stack systems from definition to maintenance; Partner with product/design to shape interactions and metrics; Improve team learning, shipping practices, and tooling; Provide architectural direction and mentorship
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
