Descript is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Growth Engineering team, focusing on enhancing user growth through innovative engineering practices. The role emphasizes building systems for experimentation, personalization, and data analysis while collaborating across teams to shape product direction
Job Summary
Descript is revolutionizing content creation by merging traditional editing with AI technologies, making the process faster and easier.
The Growth Engineering team is building both a repeatable sales motion and a self-serve motion, requiring engineers to design and own experimentation playbooks, personalization systems, and data pipelines.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the product by building full-stack features, partnering with Product and Design, and bringing a systems thinker's perspective to enhance the team's playbook.
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Descript is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Growth Engineering team, focusing on enhancing user growth through innovative engineering practices. The role emphasizes building systems for experimentation, personalization, and data analysis while collaborating across teams to shape product direction.
Salary
Senior: $190,000-$245,000/year; Staff: $240,000-$285,000/year; Benefits: generous healthcare package, 401k matching program, catered lunches, and flexible vacation time
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
TypeScript/JavaScript and React
web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, REST APIs
performance optimization
running A/B tests and product experiments
connect engineering work to business outcomes
systems thinker's perspective
Nice-to-have
single-page app architecture
creative or prosumer tools experience
product analytics platforms familiarity
growth, lifecycle, or conversion optimization background
Key Requirements
5+ years of professional software engineering experience (senior)
8+ years of professional software engineering experience (staff/lead)