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Senior Backend Software Engineer

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Join Our Team as a Senior Backend Software Engineer

Captions is an AI-powered creative studio based in New York City, dedicated to empowering creators worldwide. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of video software, ensuring high performance and uptime for our users.

Responsibilities

  • Build Scalable Architecture: Design and implement scalable backend systems that support our growing user base and enhance the performance of our video software.
  • Ensure High Performance: Maintain high uptimes and performance for all engineering systems, ensuring a seamless experience for Captions' users.
  • Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Requirements

  • Experience: 7+ years as a software engineer with a strong background in building distributed systems.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in GCP, AWS, NoSQL databases, PubSub, and Kubernetes. A strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
  • Additional Skills: Experience with GPU management and optimization at scale is a plus.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, including employer match.
  • Comprehensive Health Plans: Access to medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Team Off-Sites: Participate in exciting team off-sites to locations like Paris, London, and more.

About Captions

Captions is on a mission to empower the next billion creators with our innovative video editing tools. Our team is composed of ambitious engineers, designers, and marketers, all working together in our NYC headquarters located in Union Square. We are backed by top investors and entrepreneurs, including Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Captions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: This position requires in-person work at our NYC headquarters.

Join us and make an impact on the future of video content creation!

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  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Team off-sites

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