Software Engineer, Backend (7+ years of experience)

3 Months ago • 7 Years + • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Captions is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience to build scalable architecture and products for their video AI platform. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of distributed systems, GCP/AWS, NoSQL databases, PubSub, Kubernetes, and Computer Science fundamentals.
Must have:
  • Backend Software Engineer
  • Distributed Systems
  • GCP/AWS
  • NoSQL Databases
Good to have:
  • GPU Management
  • Sharing Optimization
  • Kubernetes Experience
  • Computer Science Fundamentals
Perks:
  • Catered Lunch
  • Dinner Stipend

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

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

Responsibilities:

  • Build scalable architecture and products that shape the future of video software.

  • Ensure high uptimes and performance, of all engineering systems in your area, for Captions' users.

  • Collaborate with the broader team to conceptualize and ship incredible experiences directly to Captions' users.

Requirements

  • Our team is in-person at our office in Union Square, New York City

  • 7+ years as a software engineer.

  • Experience building distributed systems using GCP and AWS, NoSQL databases, PubSub, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.

  • Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms and data structures).

  • Plus: Experience with GPU management, sharing, optimization at scale.

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: $170K - $220K

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