Graphics Software Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Graphics Engineer

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Job Description

Captions seeks a Graphics Software Engineer to develop and optimize high-performance graphics engines for its AI-powered content creation studio. Responsibilities include leveraging modern browser technologies (WebAssembly, WebCodecs, Rust) to build dynamic, browser-based video creation tools; writing efficient JavaScript/TypeScript code; utilizing 2D/3D graphics libraries (WebGL, Three.js); and participating in architectural decisions. The ideal candidate possesses experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, ideally React, proficiency in Rust and real-time graphics development (WebGL, Three.js, or Canvas), and strong computer science fundamentals. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential. The role is based in NYC.
Must have:
  • JavaScript/TypeScript development (React)
  • Rust and real-time graphics (WebGL, Three.js)
  • Strong CS fundamentals, problem-solving
  • Efficient, maintainable, scalable code
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Perks:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
  • 401K with employer match
  • Catered lunch
  • Dinner stipend
  • Doordash DashPass
  • Health & Wellness Perks
  • Team offsites & events
  • Generous PTO and flexible WFH days

Captions is the leading video AI company, building the future of video creation. Over 10 million creators and businesses have used Captions to create videos for social media, marketing, sales, and more. We're on a mission to serve the next billion.

We are a rapidly growing team of ambitious, experienced, and devoted engineers, researchers, designers, marketers, and operators based in NYC. You'll join an early team and have an outsized impact on the product and the company's culture.

We’re very fortunate to have some the best investors and entrepreneurs backing us, including Index Ventures (Series C lead), Kleiner Perkins (Series B lead), Sequoia Capital (Series A and Seed co-lead), Andreessen Horowitz (Series A and Seed co-lead), Uncommon Projects, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, Lenny Rachitsky, Antoine Martin, Julie Zhuo, Ben Rubin, Jaren Glover, SVAngel, 20VC, Ludlow Ventures, Chapter One, and more.

Check out our latest financing milestone and some other coverage:

The Information: 50 Most Promising Startups

Fast Company: Next Big Things in Tech

The New York Times: When A.I. Bridged a Language Gap, They Fell in Love

Business Insider: 34 most promising AI startups

Time: The Best Inventions of 2024

** Please note that all of our roles will require you to be in-person at our NYC HQ (located in Union Square) **

About the Role

We are seeking a Graphics Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the cutting-edge development of our consumer facing web-platform. You’ll be at the forefront of real-time graphics innovation, building products that change the way creators and businesses create video content, all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the browser.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize high-performance graphics engines for our AI powered content creation studio.

  • Leverage modern browser technologies, including WebAssembly, WebCodecs, and Rust, to deliver dynamic, browser-based video creation and editing tools.

  • Solve complex visual and technical challenges by writing efficient, maintainable, and scalable JavaScript/TypeScript code.

  • Utilize 2D and 3D graphics libraries (e.g., WebGL, Three.js) to create advanced graphics tools.

  • Participate in architectural and technical decision-making to meet product and design requirements.

  • Contribute to a culture of clean, high-quality code and simple, elegant solutions to complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript development, including modern frameworks like React.js or similar.

  • Proficiency in Rust and real-time graphics development experience with 3D/2D graphics libraries such as WebGL, Three.js, or Canvas.

  • Strong computer science fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and the ability to deliver simple, effective solutions to complex challenges.

  • Excellent communication skills, with a history of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including design and product.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

  • 401K with employer match

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Catered lunch multiple days per week

  • Dinner stipend every night if you're working late and want a bite!

  • Doordash DashPass subscription

  • Health & Wellness Perks (Talkspace, Kindbody, One Medical subscription, HealthAdvocate, Teladoc)

  • Multiple team offsites per year with team events every month

  • Generous PTO policy and flexible WFH days

Captions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please note benefits apply to full time employees only.

Compensation Range: $150K - $220K

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