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Software Engineer, Core (Senior or Staff)

Descript, San Francisco, California, United States

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Employer Industry:

Technology - AI-Powered Content Creation

Why consider this job opportunity:

Salary up to

$296,000/year

for Staff Engineers

Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a fast-paced, evolving company

Flexible remote or hybrid work options available

Generous benefits package including healthcare, 401k matching, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time

Engage in meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the company’s direction and growth

Collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

Own technical design, implementation, and delivery of features across the full stack, particularly on the Identity surface (auth, permissions, team management)

Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code

Facilitate exploration, alignment, and collaboration across teams for owned projects

Prioritize impactful work by balancing engineering interests with business and product requirements

Mentor other engineers and provide knowledge transfers through pairing and constructive feedback

What is Required (Qualifications):

Proven experience as a full-stack product engineer with a holistic approach to systems

Proficiency in web development and associated devtools, including Typescript and REST API development

Track record of evolving complex systems while maintaining stability

Strong understanding of security risks and mitigations

Excellent collaboration and communication skills with a growth mindset

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

Interest in AI tools and their effective usage in specific scenarios

Experience building account management features such as invite flows and team management

Familiarity with enterprise features like audit logs, SSO, and SCIM

Opinions or experience with authorization at scale, including roles and permissions

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