Engineering Manager, Narrative Editing

About the RoleDescript is at the forefront of transforming traditional editing practices by integrating innovative AI technologies throughout the entire content creation process—recording, transcribing, editing, and sharing—making it quicker and easier to produce high-quality content.We are seeking an Engineering Manager to spearhead our Narrative Editing team. This role focuses on enhancing the product experiences that empower creators to articulate their stories through both live and generative AI content creation, along with Descript's renowned script-based editing experience. You will oversee a dynamic team of 5-6 software engineers, report directly to the Head of Product Engineering, and collaborate with leaders across engineering, product, design, and AI Engineering to deliver exceptional and dependable product experiences for video creators.About the Team:The Narrative Editing team is responsible for a suite of product experiences that enable creators to express their narratives. This team drives Descript’s flagship script-based editing experience, redefining the landscape of video editing tools by making storytelling-based content creation accessible for beginners and lightning-fast for seasoned professionals. With advancements in AI video editing, our team has a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with AI infrastructure and research teams to assess, integrate, and operate both internal and external models, further simplifying and accelerating high-caliber content production.In 2026, the Narrative Editing team aims to refine our excellent product experiences to better serve our customers. If you're passionate about not just launching products but continually enhancing them through successive iterations (V1, V2, V3, etc.), this role is the perfect fit for you!You'll work with management peers and direct reports located in San Francisco, New York, and distributed across the US and Canada.This position is ideal for you if you are eager to drive advancements in the following areas:Developing a top-tier product experience for script-based video editing, exploring cutting-edge generative media models, seamlessly integrating them into existing video creation workflows, and upholding a high-quality standard for Descript’s video and audio recording suite.Executing strategic quality initiatives while crafting the next generation of product experiences at Descript.Collaborating with AI Research and Enablement teams to prioritize, train, evaluate, and deliver next-gen Descript-built AI models that enhance content creation.

About the RoleAt Descript, our innovative script-based editing features are the cornerstone of trust for creators managing their most critical content—be it product launches, client interviews, marketing campaigns, or any content that showcases their brand to audiences.As a Product Manager for the Narrative Editing team, you will take charge of how users capture, edit, and refine their stories. You will influence the script-first editing approach that simplifies video production to the level of document editing, integrate recording and writing tools that allow seamless creation within Descript, and enhance AI regeneration features to ensure edits feel natural and fluid.This is your chance to develop pivotal features that professional creators rely on while collaborating with cutting-edge AI technology, benefiting from a product that users adore, and being part of a small, dynamic team where your contributions are impactful and visible.

Join Inkitt, a pioneering force in the intersection of technology and storytelling, as we strive to create the Disney of the 21st Century. Utilizing cutting-edge AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt identifies untold narratives and transforms them into blockbuster successes, crafting a new $1 million ebook every four weeks and delivering directly to consumers via our innovative Inkitt platform. With our growth, we have become the 11th largest bestseller-generating publisher globally, achieving a remarkable 40x higher hit-rate compared to traditional publishing methods. Recently securing a Series C funding round and supported by top-tier venture capital firms like Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our expansion into CandyJarTV marks the beginning of our journey towards becoming the next-generation entertainment powerhouse.

The Center for AI Safety (CAIS) stands at the forefront of research and advocacy, dedicated to reducing the significant societal risks associated with artificial intelligence. Through a combination of technical research, community-building initiatives, and strategic policy engagement, we tackle the most pressing challenges posed by AI, working alongside our partner organization in Washington, DC, the Center for AI Safety Action Fund.As public awareness of AI safety burgeons, CAIS recognizes that this growing interest represents a vital opportunity. Engaging content such as videos, articles, and social media posts are rapidly reaching millions, and public curiosity is accelerating week by week. To capitalize on this momentum, CAIS is in the process of assembling a dedicated public engagement team focused on amplifying the discourse surrounding AI safety.We are currently seeking a skilled Narrative Strategist to take charge of our messaging framework and overarching narrative. In this role, you will be responsible for defining narrative structures, key talking points, and strategic guidelines that ensure consistency across all communication channels. You will actively monitor public discourse and collaborate closely with our social media, video, and communications teams to align CAIS's messaging effectively. The Narrative Strategist will report directly to the Head of Public Engagement.

About the Role Descript is at the forefront of transforming traditional editing practices by seamlessly integrating AI technologies throughout the content creation journey—encompassing recording, transcription, editing, and sharing. Our goal is to simplify and accelerate the production of high-quality content. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to spearhead our Agent team, dedicated to developing the premier Agentic Video Editor, Underlord. This dynamic field presents unique technical challenges in delivering high-quality, cost-effective Agents to navigate the multimodal complexities of video content. You will oversee a team of 5-6 software engineers, report directly to the Head of AI Engineering, and collaborate closely with various teams across engineering, product development, design, and AI research. Agent-driven editing is a key focus for our company, and this role demands exceptional product insight and strategic partnership skills as the team innovates high-quality experiences in Agentic Video Editing. About the Team: Since launching in Open Beta in July 2025, Descript's Agent team has been tirelessly enhancing the user experience for chat-based editing. We are continually expanding our agent's capabilities and refining our infrastructure to keep pace with advancements in AI models. The Agent product engineering team maintains a close partnership with our AI Research team to fulfill our mission of making video editing accessible to everyone. Your management peers and team members are based in San Francisco, New York, and distributed across the United States and Canada. This position is ideal for you if you are passionate about advancing in the following areas: Creating an unparalleled product experience for agentic video editing interactions (e.g., optimizing prompt templates and key user workflows, addressing user feedback, and implementing core product features like chat history). Leading rapid, data-driven experiments to enhance the quality of the video editing agent (e.g., conducting model/routing experiments, pricing tests, and investing in core agent functionalities). Enhancing the Agent Quality flywheel to prioritize our development roadmap by utilizing user data and feedback to improve evaluation and product analysis processes. Collaborating with AI Research to outline the roadmap for innovative Agent enhancements (e.g., exploring novel context management strategies and developing new models). What You'll Do: Your primary focus in 2026 will be to elevate quality as we transition from beta to General Availability (GA) and deliver significant impact for the business.

At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems. Our Databricks Free Edition provides a platform where students, enthusiasts, and aspiring professionals can engage with data and AI directly, building the skills and confidence needed to shape the future. We are in search of a Senior Product Manager to be a key player in steering the Databricks Free Edition initiative. In this role, you will work closely with a diverse team of product managers, engineers, and designers to craft experiences that make learning data and AI both engaging and accessible.

About the RoleJoin us in creating a cutting-edge AI-driven platform and web application designed for the seamless and rapid generation of audio and video content. Our mission is to revolutionize how users can record, transcribe, edit, and mix multimedia online, presenting us with unique technical challenges that require innovative solutions. We are seeking talented Software Engineers at both the senior and staff levels to fill several positions on our Agent team, dedicated to shaping the future of Agentic Video Editing!About the Team:Since launching in Open Beta in July 2025, the Agent team at Descript has been focused on enhancing user experiences for chat-based editing, expanding our agent's capabilities, and refining our infrastructure to support the ongoing advancement of AI models. Our team comprises AI Researchers and Software Engineers who are passionate about making video editing accessible to everyone. Collaborate with peers located in San Francisco, New York, and across the US and Canada.This role is perfect for you if you're excited about:Pushing the boundaries of quality in video editing agents through experimentation (e.g., tool design, token/context optimizations, reinforcement learning, multimodal capabilities).Creating an exceptional product experience for agentic video editing interactions that boosts user retention (e.g., refining prompt templates, addressing user feedback, implementing essential product features like chat history).Establishing a top-notch developer experience for building agents (e.g., logging systems, evaluation frameworks, online monitoring, and feedback loops).

About the RoleJoin us as we revolutionize the creation of audio and video content with our cutting-edge AI-driven platform and web application. Our mission is to simplify the process of recording, transcribing, editing, and mixing audio and video online, presenting unique technical challenges that require innovative solutions.We are seeking a seasoned software engineer to develop a state-of-the-art video editing and streaming platform that will enhance the core editing and AI functionalities of our application.

At Descript, we envision a world where video editing is an essential tool for every communicator. Gone are the days of needing multiple monitors and advanced degrees to craft engaging video content. Our platform allows you to edit videos as easily as working with documents and slides, increasingly through the power of AI. We are at the forefront of redefining how videos are recorded and generated, making it more user-friendly and accessible.We are in search of a dedicated Product Manager to shape the future of AI-driven video editing. You will collaborate closely with a dynamic and collaborative team of skilled PMs, AI researchers, engineers, designers, and marketing professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to work hands-on with state-of-the-art AI technology and contribute to a product that resonates with users and accelerates in growth.As a Product Manager, you will lead the AI Research and Enablement roadmap at Descript. This pivotal role lies at the intersection of advanced AI research, robust ML infrastructure, and strategic product development. Your mission will be to ensure our AI capabilities are unparalleled while empowering our product teams to deliver AI-enhanced features that captivate our users.

At Crusoe, we are dedicated to accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence. Our innovative solutions are designed to empower a world where ambitious AI creations thrive, seamlessly merging scale, speed, and sustainability.Join us in the AI revolution by leveraging sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you will spearhead significant innovations, make a real difference, and collaborate with a team that is leading the charge in responsible and transformative cloud infrastructure.About This Role:We seek a dynamic Engineering Manager to guide our Managed Services and Production Engineering team. In this role, you will balance your efforts between enhancing reliability and managing a team of Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) focused on Crusoe's AI-managed and service offerings. You will take responsibility for the production health of services provided to enterprise clients, including Managed Kubernetes, Managed Inference, and AutoClusters, while collaborating closely with embedded engineering teams to elevate operational excellence, automation, and customer satisfaction.What You'll Be Working On:Leading and developing a team of SREs within Crusoe's Managed AI and Managed Services sectors, establishing technical direction and nurturing a culture of ownership and continuous enhancement.Contributing as an individual contributor—reviewing code, creating tools, and promoting automation to minimize manual work and increase the reliability and scalability of managed services.Taking charge of SLA/SLO performance, incident response, and on-call health for managed services; conducting blameless post-mortems and driving systemic remediation efforts.Collaborating with product and platform engineering teams to influence infrastructure design, observability strategies, and operational readiness for both new and existing managed services.Establishing and monitoring reliability, performance, and operational maturity metrics across the team; converting data into prioritized roadmap investments.Acting as a technical escalation point for high-severity production incidents impacting enterprise customers, and coordinating with Cloud Support and Customer Success teams to ensure effective resolution and communication.What You'll Bring to the Team:Over 5 years of experience in software or infrastructure engineering, with a minimum of 1–2 years in an engineering management or technical lead position.Proven track record in leading teams and driving technical initiatives.

About the RoleAs a leader in the rapidly evolving field of automated video editing, Descript is at the forefront of innovation. Our platform empowers media companies to transform thousands of podcast episodes into engaging social media clips and enables marketing teams to effortlessly produce product demos with each release. Agencies can streamline client content processes while maintaining consistent branding, all at scale.In your role as the Product Manager for this pioneering initiative, you will develop and oversee the platform that makes these capabilities a reality. You will design APIs that allow developers to programmatically import media, implement AI-driven edits, and export content. Essentially, you will be transforming Descript's robust editing functionalities into a reliable infrastructure that media enterprises can trust.

About Cantina:Cantina Labs is a pioneering social AI company dedicated to developing cutting-edge real-time models that redefine expression, personality, and realism. Our mission is to bring characters to life, revolutionizing the way stories are told, connections are made, and creativity is unleashed. With Cantina, our flagship social AI platform, we are just getting started in transforming the digital landscape.If you share our enthusiasm for leveraging AI to enhance human creativity and social interaction, we invite you to join us in shaping the future!About The Role:As a key member of Cantina's product team, you will take ownership of an expansive and evolving product area that is just beginning to take flight. You will have the opportunity to establish processes and collaborate with a diverse, global team of engineers and designers. Your role will involve daily partnerships with engineering, design, marketing, leadership, and analytics teams. You'll play a critical part in defining the success of Cantina's web product, managing the product roadmap, and fostering a vibrant product culture.What You'll Do:Lead the prioritization, roadmap, and execution of Cantina’s web product on a daily basis.Collaborate with Cantina's executive team to create a premier, AI-first video editing experience for the web.Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Jira prioritization for an internationally distributed web team of eight.Work closely with engineering, design, and data teams to iterate on the web experience and expand its user base.Engage directly with creators and users to gather feedback and insights for continuous product improvement.Define and refine video creation and editing workflows, including trimming, effects, filters, publishing, and sharing.Maintain close collaboration with Client teams to ensure a feature-complete web product.Guarantee that the web video product is user-friendly, high-performing, and meets the expectations of a skilled creator community.What You'll Bring:3-5+ years in product management, ideally with at least 1 year of experience in video creation tools, video editing, or video platform products. Experience with web-based video editors is a plus.Proficiency in Jira, with experience leading sprint planning and managing a roadmap for teams of 9 or more engineers.A strong understanding of product development processes and agile methodologies.Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.A passion for innovation and a commitment to enhancing user experiences.

Join Lever as a Senior Engineering Manager, where you'll lead a dedicated team that plays a critical role in maintaining our platform APIs. Your expertise will guide the development of essential services, including user management, authentication, and payment gateways, while fostering a collaborative team environment.We are passionate about building the future of hiring software, which is trusted by industry leaders such as Netflix, Yelp, Cirque du Soleil, Shopify, and Spotify. As a part of our team, you will contribute to a culture that values innovation and growth, and be recognized in a company that has been honored as a top workplace in San Francisco and the broader United States.

Join Verse Medical as an Engineering Manager and lead a talented team of engineers in developing innovative healthcare solutions. In this pivotal role, you will drive engineering excellence, oversee project timelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that enhance patient care.

We are seeking a talented and driven Engineering Manager to lead our dynamic engineering team at speak. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet the highest quality standards. If you are passionate about technology and have a proven track record of managing engineering teams, we would love to hear from you!

About MeshAt Mesh, we empower consumers to transact seamlessly using any asset. In a world where trillions of dollars in tokenized assets exist yet remain underutilized for daily transactions, Mesh is revolutionizing the landscape by making crypto payments reliable, practical, and widely accepted. Our robust orchestration engine, paired with an intuitive consumer app, unlocks liquidity globally. Supported by eminent investors such as PayPal Ventures, Paradigm, and Galaxy Ventures, we are crafting the backbone for the next phase of the global economy. Join our mission!OverviewAs an Engineering Manager, you will spearhead a global team of skilled engineers dedicated to the development and delivery of our innovative products. You will champion best engineering practices, cultivate a culture of continuous innovation, and instill a strong sense of accountability within your team. Your leadership will be crucial to scaling our high-performance team while successfully navigating the challenges of a dynamic startup environment.

Graphite builds tools for modern software engineering teams. Our focus: consumer-grade products that help engineers move faster and deliver strong results. What We Build Graphite offers code review solutions tailored for agile teams. The platform streamlines writing and reviewing small pull requests, so engineers stay unblocked and ship work quickly. Individual users can adopt Graphite without forcing their colleagues to change tools, thanks to seamless code and review syncing. Our inspiration comes from internal tools like Phabricator (Facebook) and Critique (Google), which enable small, incremental changes to move through review and deployment smoothly. The long-term goal: help fast-moving teams reach their targets with better workflows and products. Who We Are Graphite is working to redefine code review and influence the future of high-quality software development. Collaboration drives our approach to building and operating. We value craftsmanship, scientific thinking, and disciplined ambition. Team members are expected to take ownership, both in their work and through equity. Outside the office, you might find us making espresso, playing music, or practicing yoga. Each person brings something unique. About the Role The Engineering Manager at Graphite balances hands-on coding, team leadership, and technical direction. This role leads projects with clarity and care, supports team growth, and sets a strong example in both engineering and management. Key Responsibilities Manage and develop engineering teams while staying engaged with the codebase. Bring a strong technical background: skilled in coding, code review, and designing scalable systems. Provide clarity and alignment on complex technical decisions and challenges. Lead with empathy, foster team growth, and advocate for software engineering best practices. Location This role is based in San Francisco.

Are you ready to lead a talented team of software engineers in a dynamic environment? As the Software Engineering Manager at Amplitude, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technology and guiding our team to deliver exceptional software solutions. You will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Why Join UsAt Brex, we are revolutionizing the way companies manage their spending with our AI-powered spend platform. Our solutions, including integrated corporate cards, banking services, and global payment options, empower businesses of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—to control their spending effectively while reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency.Joining Brex means pushing boundaries, challenging the norm, and collaborating with some of the industry's brightest minds. We value diversity and inclusivity in our team culture, ensuring that every employee has the tools and support they need to achieve their career aspirations.Engineering FocusOur engineering teams at Brex are dedicated to creating scalable and efficient systems. We specialize in Software, Data, Security, and IT, operating independently while fostering deep collaboration. We tackle complex technical challenges and strive for excellence in every project, from architecture to deployment, making engineering a true craft.Your RoleAs the Engineering Manager for our Go-To-Market Engineering team, you will lead efforts to enhance our growth strategy across Marketing, Sales, and self-service channels. You will focus on developing and optimizing our marketing website (Brex.com), GTM applications, and AI-driven systems designed to increase efficiency, lower customer acquisition costs, and elevate sales and marketing effectiveness.Work EnvironmentThis position is based in our San Francisco office, which operates in a hybrid model that combines the dynamic atmosphere of in-office work with the flexibility of remote options. We require a minimum of two coordinated office days per week (Wednesday and Thursday), increasing to three days starting February 2, 2026. Additionally, you will enjoy up to four weeks of fully remote work each year!

At Scale AI, we are at the forefront of artificial intelligence development, providing top-tier training data and infrastructure that empower leading organizations to tackle intricate challenges and create groundbreaking AI models. Join our innovative team to influence the future of AI and redefine the landscape of technology.We are on the lookout for a talented Senior Motion Designer to become a key player in our Brand Studio. This role presents an exciting chance to elevate Scale's brand identity by crafting compelling visual narratives that enhance our storytelling. You will translate creative direction into stunning animations and videos for various initiatives, including marketing campaigns, events, and cross-functional collaborations. The ideal candidate is resourceful, thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces experimentation, and possesses exceptional design skills.