About the job
About the Role
Join 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).

