Company Name: Captions
Location: Union Square, New York City, United States (In-person at NYC HQ)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $170K – $250K yearly (Offers Equity)
Industry: AI / Video AI / Software (specifically architecting, building, and evolving foundational infrastructure for video creation using large-scale distributed systems)
Job Overview
Captions is a pioneering company at the forefront of AI and Video AI, dedicated to transforming how video content is created and understood. We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer, Backend with 7+ years of experience to join our team in the heart of Union Square, New York City. This Full-time, Senior-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to architect, build, and evolve the foundational infrastructure for video creation using large-scale distributed systems, directly impacting the capabilities of our groundbreaking AI software.
As a Backend Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing highly performant and fault-tolerant distributed systems capable of handling enormous throughput and concurrency. You will leverage your strong computer science fundamentals, proficiency in modern programming languages, and hands-on experience with cloud infrastructures and container orchestration to build core components for cutting-edge video processing workflows and AI research efforts. If you are a seasoned engineer with a proven track record of delivering scalable solutions, thrive on architecting foundational infrastructure, and are passionate about making a tangible impact on the future of AI-powered video creation, Captions invites you to contribute your expertise to our groundbreaking mission.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply 7+ years of industry experience in designing, building, and operating distributed systems in a production environment.
- Utilize strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.) to design robust and efficient systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Rust) for backend development.
- Possess hands-on experience with cloud infrastructures (GCP, AWS, Azure, or others) for scalable deployments.
- Possess hands-on experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) for managing distributed services.
- Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Design, implement, and optimize large-scale distributed systems capable of handling enormous throughput and concurrency.
- Lead efforts in architecting, building, and evolving foundational infrastructure for video creation.
- Collaborate closely with product teams to ensure the platform is operationally sound and enables rapid feature development and deployment across mobile, web, and beyond.
- Gain visibility into and contribution to advanced video processing workflows and AI research efforts, building core components for cutting-edge initiatives.
- Bring new ideas and approaches to the table, staying ahead of industry trends, and guiding platform roadmap and best practices.
- Continuously refine existing platform components, identify new technologies or methodologies, and guide their adoption to enhance infrastructure.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (product, web, mobile, ML research) to address scale, performance, and security challenges.
Qualifications
- Experience Level: Senior-Level (Explicitly stated “7+ years of industry experience” and responsibilities align with architecting and driving foundational infrastructure).
- Education Requirement: Relevant experience or a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is typically required.
- Required Skills:
- 7+ years of industry experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems in a production environment.
- Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.).
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, Rust).
- Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructures (GCP, AWS, Azure, or others).
- Hands-on experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
- Ability to design, implement, and optimize large-scale distributed systems capable of handling enormous throughput and concurrency.
- Experience architecting, building, and evolving foundational infrastructure.
- Collaborative skills with product teams to ensure the platform is operationally sound and enables rapid feature development and deployment across mobile, web, and beyond.
- Visibility into and contribution to advanced video processing workflows and AI research efforts, building core components for cutting-edge initiatives.
- Proficient in bringing new ideas and approaches to the table, staying ahead of industry trends, and guiding platform roadmap and best practices.
- Skilled in continuously refining existing platform, identifying new technologies or methodologies, and guiding their adoption.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional teams (product, web, mobile, ML research) to address scale, performance, and security challenges.
Salary and Benefits
Captions offers an exceptional annual salary ranging from $170K – $250K yearly for this Full-time Software Engineer, Backend position. The compensation package also offers Equity in the company. We believe in rewarding top talent and fostering a dynamic work environment. Beyond salary and equity, Captions is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which typically includes robust health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and opportunities for continuous professional development at the cutting-edge of AI technology.
Working Conditions
This is a Full-time position based in-person at NYC HQ in Union Square, New York City, United States. You will work within a highly collaborative and innovative office environment, engaging directly with product teams, other engineers, and AI research specialists. The role demands exceptional technical expertise in distributed systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to design and optimize critical backend infrastructure. You will be expected to architect and build foundational components, contributing to a fast-paced, high-impact environment. Standard business hours are generally observed.
Why Work with Us
At Captions, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a team that’s redefining the future of Video AI through groundbreaking Software. We are a pioneering force, building and evolving foundational infrastructure for video creation using large-scale distributed systems.
We offer a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment where your expertise in backend development, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure will be highly valued. You will be empowered to architect and optimize critical services, handle enormous throughput, and directly contribute to state-of-the-art AI applications. If you are a results-driven Senior Backend Software Engineer with a clear passion for building at massive scale and eager to make a tangible impact on a rapidly evolving software landscape, Captions offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.
