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Staff Frontend Engineer

Runway

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Frontend Engineer to join our dynamic team at Runway. As a key member of our Frontend team, you will be instrumental in building cutting-edge, AI-powered video creation and collaboration tools. We are looking for engineers who are not just specialists but are curiosity-driven problem solvers who thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.

Responsibilities

  • Create Rich Multimedia Interfaces: Develop interfaces using the latest AI video generation models, such as Gen-1 and Gen-2.
  • Collaborate with a World-Class Team: Work alongside a talented engineering team to push the boundaries of creativity and content creation on the browser.
  • Innovate Across the Frontend Stack: Implement new product features for Runway’s machine learning-based generative AI tools.
  • Enhance Performance and Reliability: Improve the performance, reliability, and code quality of our codebases.

Technical Stack

Our generative AI tools' rich UI is powered by TypeScript and React/Redux, while the real-time compositing and graphics engine runs on WebGL2 and WebAssembly. Our API endpoints for real-time collaboration and media asset management are written in TypeScript and Node.js, deployed as serverless functions on AWS Lambda.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 3-6 years in a software engineering role, ideally frontend-focused.
  • Programming Languages: Demonstrated fluency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • System Architecture: Experience in architecting production-ready systems and familiarity with debugging and profiling tools.
  • Prototyping Skills: Ability to rapidly prototype solutions and iterate on them with tight product deadlines.
  • Team Player: Humility and open-mindedness; a willingness to learn from others.

Working at Runway

Runway is committed to creating a space where employees can bring their full selves to work and have equal opportunities to succeed. We strive to recruit and retain exceptional talent from diverse backgrounds while ensuring pay equity for our team. Our salary ranges are based on competitive market rates for our size, stage, and industry.

Join us in our mission to ensure that anyone, anywhere can tell their stories through the power of AI and creativity. If this mission speaks to you, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits
Extracted with AI

  • Competitive salary
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Opportunities for professional growth

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